Permits

Permits required in the Borough of Coplay.      Fees

Moving Permits

Fee of $2.00. A moving permit is required to move in or out of the Borough as well as within the Borough.

Certificate of Occupancy

Homes being sold in the Borough of Coplay require an inspection to reivew safety issues. Additionally, Apartments in the Borough require such any time a tenant changes. An Inspection program addressing rental properties is underway. Once implemented, Rentals will be inspected on a 3 year rotation. Owners will be contacted to schedule such. Inspections are scheduled through our Building Code Official, Ronald Helman at 484-239-6331.

Cost for inspections is as follows: Single Home - $50
                                                              Re-Inspection - $30/each
                                                              Apartment - $35
                                                              Re-Inspection - $25/each

All fees are due when Certificate is issued. Application
Checklists:         Single Family Dwelling                Multi Family Dwelling

Zoning Permits

Buildings under 200 square feet, fences, decks under 18", sheds, etc. Fee of $25.00. Application.

Residential Building Permits

Based on Project being done, please see the "Fees" link on this page, payable at time permit is picked up from Borough Office. Contractor must be licensed by the State of Pennsylvania per their licensing guidelines. Application

Electrical Permits

Per Fee Schedule of Building Code Official in effect at time Permit is applied for with an additional Borough administrative fee of 25%, payable at time permit is picked up from Borough Office. Necessary for any electrical work over $50.00, including swimming pools. Inspections are done by Lehigh Valley Inspection service (they have seperate inspection fees). Call 610-395-3827.

Plumbing Permits

Per Fee Schedule of Building Code Official in effect at time Permit is applied for with an additional Borough administrative fee of 25%, payable at time permit is picked up from Borough Office.

Commercial Building Permits

Per Fee Schedule of Building Code Official in effect at time Permit is applied for with an additional Borough administrative fee of 25%, payable at time permit is picked up from Borough Office. Contractor must be licensed by the State of Pennsylvania per their licensing guidelines. Application

Mechanical Permits

Per Fee Schedule of Building Code Official in effect at time Permit is applied for with an additional Borough administrative fee of 25%, payable at time permits is picked up from Borough Office. Application.

Energy Permits

Per Fee Schedule of Building Code Official in effect at time Permit is applied for with an additional Borough administrative fee of 25%, payable at time permit is picked up from Borough Office. Application.

You need a Permit when you plan the following :

New construction including garages, additions, decks, patios, swimming pools, signs, porch enclosures, roofs over decks or patios, doors or window replacement when size is changed, reshingle of roofs, residing, fences, etc. For questions, please contact the borough office at 610-262-6088.

Dumpster Permits

Fee of $10.00. A dumpster permit is needed anytime you place a dumpster on a roadway, alley or right of way. Placement is subject to approval by the Coplay Police Department.

Yard Sale Permit

Actual permits are not issued for yard sales but it is necessary for you to register the sale with the office. You are limited to 2 a year.

All permits can be obtained at the Borough Office Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Any questions should be directed to the office, call 610-262-6088 or e-mail at info@boroughofcoplay.org

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