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NEW BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019.
APPLICATION FEES WILL BE ASSESSED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AS FOLLOWS:
RESIDENTIAL PERMITS: $50 COMMERCIAL PERMITS: $100
A SUMMARY OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES IS AVAILABLE HERE, OR ASK FOR A COPY AT THE BUREAU OF BUILDING STANDARDS COUNTER.
The Bureau of Building Standards and Safety (BSS) facilitates the development and maintenance of affordable, decent, safe and sanitary homes, apartments and commercial structures to ensure every citizen has access to quality places to live, work and play in a tolerant environment, using the highest standards of customer service.
BSS is comprised of two divisions, or offices: Building Permits and Inspections, and Residential Property Inspections. It is also your resource for Trades Licensing.
Building Permits and Inspections administers and enforces the City of Allentown’s building, plumbing and electrical codes, which apply to construction, alterations, use, location, occupancy or maintenance of all buildings, structures, and service equipment. The office reviews plans, issues permits and inspects the work.
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