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Building Permits in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Part of Lancaster County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Lancaster itself. Below are the Pennsylvania rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Lancaster are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Lancaster County handles applications.

Permit guides