Building Permits & Codes Enforcement

Building Permit Applications

  • Permit materials "fillable" PDFs
  • Single standard application form (link below)
  • Attachment (links below) for additional questions
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader software (free online) required to read, fill out, save + print.
  • Applications MUST be signed + delivered to our office + any required application fees.
  • Review less than or equal to 15 business days
  • Check(s) and/or exact cash NO CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS
  • All permit fees are non-refundable

Fee Schedule

A current fee schedule, last modified by Resolution 7 of 2023, may be found on the Township's eCode online the Township Code site.

This fee schedule is for the administration and inspections performed by the Township, Staff, and Consultants relating to building permits, zoning permits, and any other permits required by the Second Class Township Code

ANY WORK REQUIRING PERMIT

COMMENCED WITHOUT FIRST SECURNG PERMIT

WILL RESULT IN DOUBLE FEES.

Any questions? Email Norann@eBrandywine.org

Form Date Last Revised
Standard Building / Zoning Permit Application Form ***REQUIRED FOR ALL PERMITS*** July 14, 2025
Attachment A: Residential General Building Permits May 6, 2019
Attachment B: Residential Deck Permits May 6, 2019
Attachment C: Generator Permits September 1, 2017
Attachment D: Residential Patio Permits May 6, 2019
Attachment E: Residential Solar Systems May 6, 2019
Attachment F: Residential Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs May 6, 2019
Attachment G: Residential Stormwater BMP Required Inspections Acknowledgement October 6, 2017
Attachment H: Stormwater Management Supplement for Engineered Plans May 6, 2019
Attachment I: HVAC System Supplemental Application Materials  May 6, 2019
Attachment J: Temporary Tent Permit Supplemental Application Materials May 6, 2019
Attachment K: Sign Permits May 6, 2019
Attachment L: Shed Permits September 1, 2017
Attachment M: Stormwater Management Supplement for Simplified Method May 6, 2019
Township Driveway Permit and Specs Form  
Public Gathering & Block Party Application Form June 30, 2025

About the Department

Building codes attempt to assure the construction of Construction Sitesafe structures to protect their occupants from injury resulting from collapse, rapid conflagration, and other problems that may arise with new construction. These codes regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, renovation, conversion and demolition of buildings or structures.

Pennsylvania has a statewide building code, generally known as the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). The codes applicable to work for which a construction permit is sought on or after February 15, 2022, are the 2018 International Codes issued by the International Code Council (ICC), and certain provisions from the 2021 International Codes. Specifically, Chapter 11 and Appendix E of the 2021 International Building Code and the accessibility provisions of the 2021 International Existing Building Code are applicable. Only these codes as first published and their errata are applicable in Pennsylvania.

East Brandywine Township is growing extremely quickly. A September 2017 report from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission showed that the Township was the second-fastest growing community in the nine-county greater Philadelphia region when considering new permits from 2010 to 2016 as a percentage (26%) of the 2010 housing stock.

East Brandywine Township has elected to administer and enforce the provisions of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act. The Department has two full-time staff and contracts for the services of certified residential and commercial building code officials from Arro Consulting, Inc. Our office is located at 1214 Horseshoe Pike and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Feel free to contact us at: (610) 269-8230.