2026 Building, Engineering, and Zoning Fees

 Note: A $4.50 Fee is Assessed in Accordance to PA Act 13 of 2004, Where Noted.

A. BUILDING PERMIT FEES:


New Dwelling - RESIDENTIAL  
First 2,000 Sq. Ft. $1,600.00 
Each Additional 200 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof.$50.00 
Zoning $75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
New Buildings/Accessory Buildings - NON-RESIDENTIAL 
First 1,000 Sq. Ft.$1,200.00 
Each Additional 200 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof$150.00 
Zoning$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Building Additions - RESIDENTIAL 
(Accessory Building Requiring a Foundation) 
First 200 Sq. Ft.$150.00
Each Additional 500 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft.$50.00 
Zoning$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Building Additions - (Accessory Building Requiring a Foundation) 
​NON-RESIDENTIAL
First 200 sq. ft. $250.00 
Each Additional 200 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof$150.00 
Zoning$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Patio, Deck, and Porch - roofs and permanent covers - RESIDENTIAL
First 200 Sq. Ft. $100.00 
Each Additional 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof$10.00 
Zoning$45.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Patios, Decks and Porch- roofs and permanent covers - NON-RESIDENTIAL
First 200 Sq. Ft. $150.00 
Each Additional 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof  $20.00 
Zoning$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Uncovered Patios and Decks - RESIDENTIAL
First 150 Sq. Ft$75.00 
Each additional 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof $25.00 
Zoning$45.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Uncovered Patios and Decks - NON-RESIDENTIAL
First 100 Sq. Ft. $100.00 
Each Additional 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof  $25.00 
Zoning$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Alterations, Structural Replacements and Repairs (includes Attic and Roof) - RESIDENTIAL
First $10,000 of Cost $200.00
Each Additional $5,000 or Fraction Thereof$50.00 
Zoning*$45.00 
Act 13$4.50 
* Exempt from Zoning if it is only interior alterations and there is no change of use or number of dwelling units
Alterations, Repairs, and Structural Replacements - NON-RESIDENTIAL
First $10,000 of Cost$400.00 
Each Additional $10,000.00 or Fraction Thereof$200.00 
Zoning*$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
* No Zoning required for interior-only alterations if there is no change of use
Dumpsters and Portable Storage Units (Right-of-Way Only)*
Residential or Non-Residential (per unit)$45.00
Renewal (per unit)$25.00 
*On property permit required - good for 60 daysNo Fee
New, Reconstructed*, or Expanded Driveways, Walkways, and Steps - RESIDENTIAL
First 200 Sq. Ft$35.00 
Each Additional 200 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof $5.00 
Zoning (only for new or expanded)$45.00 
Act 13$4.50 
* Reconstructed involves replacement of base - resurface does not require a permit
New/or Expanded Driveways, Parking Lots - NON-RESIDENTIAL
**If Grading Permit is necessary, an additional fee is REQUIRED 
**See Grading - Earth Disturbance under Section I. Engineering Fees (Below)
First 1,000 Sq. Ft.$50.00 
Each Additional 1,000 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof$5.00 
Zoning$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
New or Expanded Driveways, Parking Lots (Non-Residential)
**If Grading Permit is necessary, additional fee required
First 1,000 square feet$50.00
Each additional 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof$5.00
Zoning$75.00
Act 13$4.50
Accessory Structures, Pergolas, Gazebos, Trellises and Animal Shelters - RESIDENTIAL (single, twin, duplex, townhouse)
100 Sq. Ft. and Under$0.00
The First 101 Sq. Ft. to 200 Sq. Ft$35.00 
Each Additional 50 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof$20.00 
Zoning$45.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Accessory Structures, Including Trellises, windmills, under 2,000 Sq. Ft. -  
 NON-RESIDENTIAL (not requiring a foundation)
Each 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof$125.00 
Zoning$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Demolition - RESIDENTIAL - Removal of entire or partial structure
First $1,000 of Cost$50.00 
Each Additional $1,000 or Fraction Thereof$20.00 
Zoning$45.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Demolition -  NON-RESIDENTIAL - Removal of entire or partial structure
First $1,000 of Cost$100.00 
Each Additional $1,000.00 or Fraction Thereof$20.00 
Zoning$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Free Standing Permanent Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces and Grills
Building$25.00
Zoning (Non-Residential / Residential)$75.00 / $45.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Moving/Relocation of Structure - RESIDENTIAL and NON-RESIDENTIAL
Same as New Dwelling or Building
Foundation (Only) - RESIDENTIAL
Building and Zoning Fees Will be Credited to New Dwelling/Building Application Fees.$100.00 
Zoning$45.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Foundation (Only) - NON-RESIDENTIAL
Building and Zoning Fees Will be Credited to New Dwelling/Building Application Fees.$100.00 
Zoning$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Roofing and Siding and Stucco - RESIDENTIAL                  
**No Zoning Permit Required
First $5,000 of Cost $60.00 
Each Additional $1,000 of Cost or Fraction Thereof.  $5.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Roofing, Siding, Stucco and Window Replacement - NON-RESIDENTIAL
**No Zoning Permit Required
First $5,000.00 of Cost$60.00 
Each Additional $1,000 of Cost or Fraction Thereof Up to $50,000$10.00 
Each Additional $1,000 of Cost or Fraction Thereof$5.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Fence - RESIDENTIAL
Per $1,000 of Cost or Fraction Thereof$10.00 
Zoning$45.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Fence - NON-RESIDENTIAL
Per $1,000 of Cost or Fraction Thereof$10.00 
Zoning$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Pools – Capable of Holding 48 Inches or More    
**For In-ground Pools, see Grading - Earth Disturbance under Section I - Engineering Fees (Below)  
First $1,000 of Cost $100.00 
Each Additional $1,000 of Cost or Fraction Thereof$10.00 
Zoning$45.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Pool Demo/Fill In
**If over 1,200 square feet in disturbance, it also needs a Grading Permit 
**See Grading - Earth Disturbance under Section I - Engineering Fees (Below) 
Building$45.00
Zoning$45.00
Act 13$4.50
Retaining Walls - NON-RESIDENTIAL/ RESIDENTIAL
(Length multiplied by Average Height)
Up to 100 Sq. Ft$50.00
Each Additional 100 Sq. Ft.$25.00
Zoning- Non-Residential/Residential$75.00/$45.00
Act 13$4.50
Cell Towers, Antenna's and Light Standards - NON-RESIDENTIAL
Up to First $1,000 of Cost$100.00
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up to $200,000$10.00
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof over $200,000$7.00
Zoning$75.00
Act 13$4.50
* Non-Tower Wireless Communication Facility Permit Fees are not to exceed $1,000 per ordinance 937
Billboards - NON-RESIDENTIAL (Off-site Outdoor Advertising Sign) 
Up to 672 Sq. Ft. $175.00
Each Additional 100 Sq. Ft. or Fraction Thereof$25.00
Zoning$75.00
Act 13$4.50
Signs - NON-RESIDENTIAL (Fee Based on Single Face Size) 
2 Sq. Ft. to 25 Sq. Ft.$25.00
26 Sq. Ft. to 50 Sq. Ft.$50.00
51 Sq. Ft. and Over$75.00
Zoning$75.00
Act 13$4.50
Signs requiring a foundation (Monument Sign), add additional $25.00
Temporary Sign Permit - NON-RESIDENTIAL
**Zoning Only - (See Zoning Fees Below)
**If Temporary Sign is Over 25 Sq. Ft. a BUILDING PERMIT will be REQUIRED. Follow Sign fees listed above.
Construction Trailer, Field Office and Temporary Building -
 NON-RESIDENTIAL
For a Period Not to Exceed One Year - per trailer$50.00
Zoning$75.00
Act 13$4.50
Temporary Tent
Fire Marshal First Tent$100.00
Each Additional Tent$25.00
Zoning$75.00
Act 13$4.50


B. USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT

Residential or Home Occupation Use$55.00
Zoning$45.00
Act 13$4.50
Non-Residential Use$100.00
Zoning$75.00
Act 13$4.50
Fire Marshal
0-2,999 square feet$55.00
3,000-4,999 square feet$85.00
5,000-9,999 square feet$125.00
10,000-29,000 square feet$200.00
30,000-49,000 square feet$275.00
50,000-99,999 square feet$350.00
100,000+ square feet$450.00
Each additional 25,000 sf beyond 100,000 sf$100.00
Common Area$150.00
Apartment/HotelsCommon Area Fee + $10 per unit/room
Reinspection Fee$150.00

C. PLUMBING PERMIT

Installed fixtures, sanitary drainage and water supply, gas line
First $5,000 of cost$75.00
Each additional $2,000 of cost or fraction thereof$10.00
Act 13$4.50
Sewer Lateral (New or Replacement)
First $5,000 of cost $150.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof.$10.00
Act 13$4.50
Sewer Connection Fee
(Checks made out to: Whitemarsh Township Authority)		$3,500.00
Deep Well Permits$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Plumber Registration - Master Plumber
Initial Registration$50.00
Re-registration by 2/1 of current year$35.00
Plumber Registration - Journeyman Plumber
Initial Registration$25.00
Re-registration by 2/1 of current year$20.00

D. ELECTRICAL PERMIT 
For Fire Alarm Systems -- see Section F. Fire Marshal Fees (Below)

Electrical Permit
First $2,000 of cost$150.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$30.00
Act 13$4.50
 Commercial
 First $2,000 of cost $200.00
 Each additional $1,000 of cost $30.00
 Act 13 $4.50
Solar Panel Systems w/Electric (**Requires a ZONING PERMIT)
First $2,000 of cost$150.00
Each additional $2,000 of cost or fraction thereof$30.00
Fire Marshal Permit- Non-Residential/Residential$100/ $50
Zoning - Non-Residential (All)/Residential (Ground Mount Only)$75.00/$45.00
Act 13

$4.50

Township Engineer (if required)$75.00

E. MECHANICAL PERMIT


Mechanical Permit (Residential & Non-Residential)
First $5,000 of cost$75.00
Each additional $2,000 of cost or fraction thereof$10.00
Act 13$4.50
Geothermal Systems
First $5,000 of cost$50.00
Each additional $2,000 of cost or fraction thereof$10.00
Act 13$4.50
RENTAL FEES
* The Fees associated with Ordinance No. 886 shall cover the cost associated with the initial inspection and one re-inspection, any subsequent re-inspections will be charged an additional Fee.

Regulated Rental Units Application Fee:$80.00/unit
Fee Paid Prior to April 1st of the first year of a Program Cycle$100.00/unit
Fee Paid Prior to June 30th of the first year of a Program Cycle$125.00/unit
Fee Paid After June 30th of the first year of a Program Cycle$125.00/unit
Fee for a Second Re-inspection and all additional inspections$125.00 per Inspection
Fee to Reinstate a Revoked Occupancy Certificate$125.00/unit
Application to the Board of Appeals in association with the Residential Rental Housing Registration and Inspection Program$250.00
F. FIRE MARSHAL
Inspected Business or Commercial Property Square footage
0-2,999 square feet                                                    $55.00
3,000-4,999 square feet$85.00
5,000-9,999 square feet$125.00
10,000-29,000 square feet$200.00
30,000-49,000 square feet$275.00
50,000-99,999 square feet$350.00
100,000+ square feet$450.00
Each additional 25,000 square feet beyond 100,000 square feet$100.00
Reinspection Fee
** Is charged for any inspections after the initial reinspection; 25% fee will be assessed to all fire inspection invoices 
over 90 days old.		$150
Fire Suppression Systems, Standpipes - Hose Cabinets, Fire Hydrants and Fire Service Mains
New Construction
First $1,000 of cost$100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
TANK Permit for Flammable, Combustible Liquid or Gas, Cryogenic Fluid, Removal, Abandonment. REPLACEMENT OR NEW INSTALLATION
 First $2,000 of cost$75.00
Each additional $2,000 of cost or fraction thereof$10.00
Act 13$4.50
Alteration and Repairs
First $1,000 of cost$100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Automatic and Manual Fire Alarms, and Detection Systems
(Exception: One and two-family dwellings not connected to an Auto Dealer or Central Station System)
First $1,000 of cost$100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Food Truck (Trucks MUST apply 14 days prior to event)
Permit Application$75.00
Permit Applications received less than 14 days prior to event$150.00
Installation of Stationary Battery Systems and/or Capacitor energy storage system. New installation or repair
First $1,000 of cost $100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
 Compressed Gas Systems: New installation, alteration, or repair
First $1,000 of cost $100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof $25.00
 Act 13$4.50
 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System. New installation or repair.
First $1,000 of cost $100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Temporary Tents or Similar Structures
 ** See Building and Zoning Fee Schedule
Installation of fuel cell power systems. 
NEW INSTALLATION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR
First $1,000 of cost$100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Gas Detection Systems. NEW INSTALLATION or ALTERATION.
First $1,000 of cost$100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13
$4.50
Gates or barricades across fire apparatus access roads. New installation, alteration, or repair
First $1,000 of cost $100.00
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Hazardous Materials Storage or Facility. NEW INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ABANDON, REMOVE, PLACE OUT OF SERVICE, CLOSE, OR SUBSTANTIALLY MODIFY
First $1,000 of cost $100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Industrial Ovens. NEW INSTALLATION AND REPAIR
First $1,000 of cost $100.00
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Liquified Petroleum Gas System. NEW INSTALLATION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR.
First $1,000 of cost $100.00
Each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Motor vehicle repair rooms and booth. NEW INSTALLATION or ALTERATION.
First $1,000 of cost$100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Plant extraction systems. NEW INSTALLATION or ALTERATION.
First $1,000 of cost$100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Solar Photovaltaic power systems. 
NEW INSTALLATION, ALTERATION, OR REPAIR.​
**See Building & Zoning
Special Event Structure not regulated by the International Building Code. INSTALLATION/REMOVAL UNDER ONE PERMIT
First $1,000 of cost$100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Spraying or Dipping Room, dip tank, or booth. 
(New Installation, Alteration, or Repair)
 First $1,000 of cost $100.00
Each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof$25.00
Act 13$4.50
Temporary Tanks for heating construction sites
Up to one year $50.00
Fireworks Permits (Must Be Received 45 days PRIOR to the event)$200.00
Fireworks Permit$200.00
Firework Permit received under 45 days prior to event$400.00
Fire Department Stand-By Fee$500.00
Fire Department Stand-By Fee under 45 days prior to event$1,000.00
Fire Department Stand-By Fee on Holidays$2,500.00
Fire Department Stand-By Fee on Holidays under 45 days notice prior to event$5,000.00
**Holidays Defined As: New Years Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 3rd & 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas**

Blasting Permit$100.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Hot Work Permit
(Temporary work involving open flames, production of heat, sparks in occupied tenant space.) Such as: torch applied roofing, welding, soldering, thawing pipe, or grinding.)		 $100.00
 Act 13 $4.50
Fire Code Permit (All uses not listed above and permit requirements contained in the 2018 International Fire Code)$75.00 
Act 13$4.50 
Permanent Outdoor Fireplaces and Grills$25.00
Fire Report$50.00 
Expert Witness Fee (per hour)$75.00 
Special Duty Rate$45.00
Video Tape Copy/Digital Photo Disk Copy
Each tape or Digital Disk or Flash Drive$100.00 
Special Inspection and Permit Review ServicesCost*
*Special Inspections and Permit Review Services refers to a 3rd party company doing inspections or a plan review. The cost is set forth by the individual company/agency. Plus 15% Administrative Fee
 Miles Park
 Grill Permit (Temporary Gas Grills Only, No Charcoal grills)$25.00 
Operational Permit / Fire Code Permit​
**All uses not listed above and permit requirements contained in the 2018 International Fire Code**
False Alarm Activations
After three (3) false alarm activations within a 12-month period$500.00
Four (4) or more false alarm activations within a 12-month period$1,000.00

G. ZONING FEES:


General Zoning Permit (Roofing and Siding EXEMPT) 
Food Trucks
​County Board of Health Certification & Township Transient Business License are both required before Zoning Permit can be issued
 $75.00
Zoning Verification Letter$75.00
Temporary Sign Permit
​**Signs must be removed 3 days after the date of the occurrence or of the event.​
$25.00
Zoning Hearing Board
Fees are inclusive of Zoning Permit fee if permit application is submitted concurrently or within 3 months of approval or of notification that a Zoning Hearing Board application is required.
Application for Variance, Special Exception, or Appeal from Zoning Officer’s Decision
RESIDENTIAL USE
First Lot$750.00
Each Additional Lot$150.00
​Fence, Generator, Walkway, Accessory Structure over 200 square feet, or Driveway Expansion over 200 square feet$500.00
Application for Variance, Special Exception, or Appeal from Zoning Officer’s Decision
NON-RESIDENTIAL USE
Per Lot$1,200.00
 Non-Residential Use - Sign Only (Per Lot)$500.00
Proposed Major Subdivision or Land Development$1,500.00
Continuance Fee if requested by Applicant
     No new advertising$200.00
     Re-advertising is necessary*
     (*If new 500-foot notices are necessary, add cost of postage)		$500.00
Approval Extension or Re-Approval Post Extension (No new relief being sought)$500.00
Application for Challenge to Validity of Zoning Ordinance or Map
Per Application$1,500.00
Copy of Stenographic Record -                                                      Contact Township
Board of Supervisors
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Per Application for Administrative Costs $1,000.00
Plus Escrow Deposit to Cover Costs for Legal and Engineering Reviews$5,000.00
Curative Amendment
Per Application for Administrative Costs $1,000.00
Plus Escrow Deposit to Cover Costs for Legal and Engineering Reviews$5,000.00
Conditional Use Application 
Fees are inclusive of Zoning Permit fee if permit application is submitted concurrently, or within 3 months of approval or of notification that Conditional Use application is required. 
Application Fee$500.00
Copy of Stenographic Record -                                                         Contact Township
Non-Conforming Use Permit $20.00

H. SUBDIVISION, LAND DEVELOPMENT, AND LAND DEVELOPMENT WAIVER REQUEST FEES:

​​​Established by Resolution #2012-07​

No Application Fee - Escrow Fee ONLY*
Subdivision and/or Land Development Sketch (Tentative) Plan$2,500.00
Minor Subdivision and/or Land Development Preliminary Plan$5,000.00
Major Subdivision and/or Land Development Preliminary Plan$7,500.00
Minor Subdivision and/or Land Development Final Plan$3,000.00
Major Subdivision and/or Land Development Final Plan$5,500.00
Waiver of Land Development
*If preliminary/final, go with larger escrow amount only		$1,500.00
Professional Services Agreement - Escrow$2,500.00

I. ARBORIST FEES:

Per hour fee$135.00
Fee-in-lieu per 3" caliper tree$940.00

J. ENGINEERING FEES:


Grading - Minor Earth Disturbance Permit
(Under 9,999 Sq. Ft. of Disturbed Earth)  
Application Fee$175.00
Escrow Fee$2,000.00
Regulated Earth Disturbance Permit
(10,000+ sq. ft. disturbance)
Application Fee$275.00
Escrow Fee$5,000.00
Road Occupancy Permits (Township Roads)
Inspection Fees
Underground Facility Installations
First 50 Linear Feet $100.00
Each Additional 50 Linear Feet or Fraction Thereof$25.00
Street Openings for Utility Connections or Repairs
Each Opening$100.00
New Curbs, Sidewalks and Driveway Aprons and Driveway Expansion$75.00
Utility Pole Installation/Replacement$50.00
Replacement of Curbs, Sidewalks and Driveway Aprons$75.00
Development Inspection Charges                               * Plus 5% Administrative Fee
Principal Engineer$165.00/Hour *
Assistant Engineer$140.00/Hour *
Technical Assistant$130.00/Hour *
Administrative Assistant $88.00/Hour*
Right of Way Permit - Permit Renewal (Annual Fee)$500.00