Taylor Township

Contact Information

Construction Process

Natalie Moore
Secretary/Treasurer

Taylor Township
1410 Fowler Hollow Lane

Port Matilda, PA 16870
814-312-1731
taylortwp@gmail.com

Construction Process

The first step to any project is to contact

Taylor Township for a local assessment permit.

This is required for any building,

sheds, barns, houses, etc.

It is also required for Recreational Cabins

and Agricultural Buildings.

Building Permit Process

Building Permit

Building Permit required?

MUST obtain

provide two (2) sets of plans, and have the following:

A Sewage Permit (required in new construction or any renovation that is adding bedroom(s).
A Highway Occupancy Permit -from the Roadmaster (any time a driveway is added, or when required by Centre County).
A map/sketch of the site plan/plot plan with distances from the property lines.

Penns Valley Code Enforcement Agency

is authorized by Taylor Township to issue the Township Building Permits

Building Permit required?

Taylor Township and the State of Pennsylvania typically do not require a Building Permit for "routine maintenance. and repairs".

You do not need a Building Permit for replacement windows, installing a new roof and other minor repairs. A Building Permit is required for any structural changes or additions to your residence.

If you are adding an addition that is attached to your house, a permit is almost always required. If you add a garage that is attached to your house, a Building Permit is required.

If you build a detached garage or accessory building that is less than 1,000 square feet, a building permit is not required.

Agricultural Buildings and Recreational Cabins

Agricultural Building

Recreational Cabin Exemption

Agricultural Buildings in Taylor Township are usually exempt from the Building Permit requirements and inspections as long as the Agricultural Exemption Form is completed and returned to our office. (if the form is not completed and returned with one week, the exemption shall not apply)

Recreational Cabin Exemption

Under many circumstances, a Building Permit is not required in Taylor Township to build a recreational cabin.

The Recreational Cabin Exemption form must be completed and returned to our office.

(if the form is not completed and returned within

one week, the exemption shall not apply)