Zoning Department

Williams Township requires all property owners to obtain a permit for new construction.

Please bring your building permit application, plans and construction drawings into the Municipal Office located at: 655 Cider Press Road, for review.

The PA Attorney General requires all home improvement contractors to be registered. On the PA Attorney General’s website, a resident can check to see if their contractor is registered. Contractors can also register through this site.

Click here to view our ZONING MAP

Buildining Permit Application & Information

Notice: Please contact the Township Zoning Office before you start your project to determine if a permit is required.

Download and print a blank Building Permit Application form.

On June 1st, 2010, Williams Township began enforcing the 2009 International Building Codes as per the State mandated Uniform Construction Code.

Please note that as of January 8, 2013 Keycodes Inspection Agency is the third party building code inspection agency for Williams Township. All building code inspections will be performed by them. If you need to schedule an inspection, their phone number is 610-866-9663. or email them at info@keycodes.net

View the 2026 Williams Township Fee Schedule

View the 2025 Keycodes Fee Schedule

Moving Permit Information

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2016-05, 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 Permit Application Form
• If you are a landlord please fill out this Tenant Form.

Septic Information

ON LOT SEPTIC SYSTEM HOMEOWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

You, the homeowner, are responsible for the care and maintenance of your Individual Sewage Disposal System. With reasonable use and periodic maintenance, your system should last a long time. Here are seven things you should do to insure your system remains in good working order:

1. Do regular pumping of the septage from the septic tank.
2. Locate the tank riser (septic tank lid) and keep it marked.
3. Understand how the system operates, including knowing what the minimum maintenance requirements are for your particular design.
4. Respond to a failing system with required maintenance, particularly when surfacing of effluent occurs or odors are apparent.
5. Do not dispose of hazardous household wastes in the septic system.
6. Recognize the value of the property by having a well-maintained system.
7. Keep records of the system design, location, and maintenance activities (including pumping dates).

Our Sewage enforcement officer in Williams Township is Joseph Black. His number is: 610-216-8356. Please call Joe for septic permits or with any questions you may have.

Important Documents: 

• View and print our brochure on your responsibilities.
• View Resolution 2026-5 – Permit Fee Schedule
• View the Holding Tank Ordinance 2014-12