Charlestown Township requires a permit for major property modifications to ensure adherence to building codes and meeting requirements for acceptability of the project.
Please read this first... Our Guide to Permits can save you (and us) a lot of time by answering just about any question related to your project. The guide will help you determine whether or not your project requires a permit, and if so, what document(s) you need to submit for your specific project.
The following permit descriptions and forms are available: (PDFs open in a separate window.) Dates shown represent date of last content revision.
To request an inspection on your project, please email the township office at admin2@charlestown.pa.us with the following information:
We transitioned to a new inspection company, Keystone Municipal Services, for all permits issued after September 1, 2020. If your permit was issued after Sept. 1st, inspections are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
If your permit was issued prior to September 1, 2020, Chris Madera is the inspector, and his inspections are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Please allow 48 hours to schedule an inspection.To request an electrical inspection on your project, please call or email:
United Inspection Agency – info@unitedinspectionagency.com