Northumberland County Municipalities
STEP 2: Building Permit
Building permits will not be issued until all zoning requirements have been satisfied.
In addition to zoning permits you may require:
- Water/Sewer Connection approval (contact your municipality)
- Driveway permit from your municipality or PennDOT
- Subdivision or Land Development plans
- Valid street address from Northumberland County GIS
- Elevation certificate for properties in a designated flood management area.
For more details visit the CK-COG Building Permits Page
STEP 3: Inspection
The Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code requires mandated inspections for all construction for which a permit is issued. Multiple inspections may be required for one project and will need to be scheduled by the permit holder at set times during the construction process.
STEP 1: Zoning
Click on the municipality to find the zoning requirements and other local requirements needed prior to being issued a building permit for your project.
If no Zoning Officer is listed for your municipality, please contact the County Planning Department.
County Planning Department
Northumberland County Planning Department
399 S. 5th St. – Second Floor
Sunbury, PA 17801
Phone: (570) 988-4343
Fax: (570) 988-4436
East Chillisquaque Township
A zoning permit is required in East Chillisquaque Township.
Zoning Forms:
For more information contact:
Central Keystone COG
1610 Industrial Boulevard
Suite 400A
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Toll Free: (877) 457-9401
Fax: (570) 522-1327
permits@ckcog.com
For all other needs contact:
East Chillisquaque
1110 Mexico Rd.
Milton PA 17847
Phone: (570) 522.1326
Phone: (570) 742-8658
eastchillitwp@gmail.com
Rush Township
A zoning permit is required in Rush Township.
Zoning Forms:
For more information contact:
Central Keystone COG
1610 Industrial Boulevard
Suite 400A
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Toll Free: (877) 457-9401
Fax: (570) 522-1327
permits@ckcog.com
For all other inquiries contact:
Rush Township
15 Earnhardt Lane
Danville, PA17821
Phone: (570) 286-8167
Phone: (570) 271-1881
Fax: (570) 275-6059