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Permits are required in Williams Township

The PA Attorney General implemented a new Law in July 2009, requiring all home improvement contractors to be registered in PA. On the PA Attorney General's website a resident can check to see if their contractor is registered and also, contractors can register through this site. Click here to view the PA Attorney General website.

Click here to download and print a blank building permit application form

Click here to download a Deck Application form

Please be aware that starting on June 1, 2010, Williams Township will begin enforcing the 2009 International Building Codes as per the State mandated Uniform Construction Code.

Please note that Base Engineering Inc, is the third party Building Code inspection agency for Williams Township. All Building Code inspections will be performed by them. Click here for their fee schedule. If you need to schedule an inspection, their phone number is 610-437-0978.

Moving permits are required in Williams Township if you move in, out, or within the Township. The fee to obtain a Moving Permit is $5.00.

Moving Ordinance 1989-2 | doc |

Moving Permits | doc |

Tenant Form | doc |

Below is a list of the non-refundable application fees paid at the time  you submit your application for review.


Other Permit Rates

Item Residential Commercial
New Building and Units $ 104.00 $ 304.00
Additions to an existing building $ 29.00 $ 104.00
Additional square footage fees to be paid after application
Pole Barns and Barns (add $4.00 if larger than 1000 square feet) $ 25.00 $ 100.00
Garages (add $4.00 for attached) $ 25.00 $ 100.00
Decks, porches, patios (add $4.00 if higher than 30” from ground) $ 25.00  
In Ground Swimming Pool $ 104.00  
Above Ground Swimming Pool $ 54.00  
Driveways
***Driveway Application
CALL
Storage Sheds / Outbuildings $ 10.00  
Demolition $ 25.00  
Temporary Construction Trailer $ 100.00  
DIVERSION METER PERMIT $ 325.00 $ 1,000.00
Grading Permit Requirements
***Important Grading Application Notice (Must Read)
$ 500.00  

 



Williams Township Municipal Office
655 Cider Press Road
Easton, Pennsylvania 18042
Phone: 610-258-6788
Fax: 610-258-6080
Information on the Williams Township web site is provided as a service to the community. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this site, official documentation is maintained by and is available from the Township offices.
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