Most Commonly Requested Licenses, Permits,Fees and Applications
For a complete list or more information contact 724-223-4200 Option 1 Ext 6 Click Here to view our 2026 Permit & Fee Schedule City of Washington Fee Schedule City of Washington Fee Schedule City of Washington Fee Schedule 2026 & 2026 UCC Fee Schedule E: Fee Schedule 2026
Building Permits (ALL BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRE A ZONING LETTER. SEE APPLICATION BELOW)
| Click Here to view Commercial Building Permit MUNICIPAL CONSULTING SERVICES LLC COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 2025
Click here for MUNICIPAL CONSULTING SERVICES LLC RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 2025 Click here for UCC FEE Schedule UCC 2025 FEE SCHEDULE Zoning Permits are also required for the following: shingle replacement, siding replacement, window and door replacement when not changing the size and structure of the opening. $75.00 FEE (See Permit Link Below) All building permits also require a Zoning Letter to determine where you plan to build. Zoning Permit fee is $75.00 Click Here for Zoning Letter/Permit Application DEMOLITION PERMITS: RESIDENTIAL $250.00 RESIDENTIAL DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION MCS COMMERCIAL $8 PER $1,000 of Construction COMMERCIAL DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION MCS
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Sign Permits: A ZONING LETTER/PERMIT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION. Sign permit fee is 5% of the total cost of sign including installation. The Zoning Letter Permit Application Fee is $75.00. Click Here to view Sign Permit Some sign permits may also require a building permit.
Occupancy Permit (For Sale of Property Only) –UPDATE The City of Washington, Pennsylvania has not had an Occupancy Permit for the Sale of a Property since 2017. In lieu of an Occupancy Permit for the sale of a property, the City requires an Owner Change Application that includes a $50.00 Fee. Checks are to be made payable to the City of Washington. A permit is not issued for this requirement. Below is the link to the Owner Change Application: Click Here to view: Owner Change Application (For Sale of Property) Owner Change Application Blank |
| Fences, Sheds, Pools, and Signs require a zoning letter (see above, $75.00) | Municipal Lien Requests $50.00 Click Here to view Municipal Lien RequestNo-Lien-and-Tax-Certs-Application-2025
Tax Receipts (Last 3 years) $25.00 (Use Municipal Lien Request Form) |
| Tax Receipts $25.00 fee for 3 years | Dye Tests $225.00 fee on sale of property (not required on a refinance) Click Here to view Dye Test Application |
| Mercantile License – Email: thancher@washingtonpa.us 724-223-4218
Annual Fee $50.00 for Retail/Broker $60.00 for Wholesale for each place of business in the city $110.00 for Retail and Wholesale Click Here to view Mercantile License |
Business Privilege License– Email: thancher@washingtonpa.us 724-223-4218
One Time Fee of $75.00 Click Here to view the Business Privilege License |
| Amusement Licenses – Annual Fee
Jukebox – $100.00 each Mechanical/Electronic Amusement Device – $350.00 each Click Here to view Amusement License AMUSEMENT APPLICATION 2025 |
Transient Merchant License Transient Sales License: $75.00/Month or $400.00/Year Door To Door Soliciting License: $50.00/ per day per person or $250.00/per month per person or $500/per month per person Click Here to view Transient Merchant Permit |
| Duplicate Tax Bill $10.00 fee | Abandoned/Vacant Property Fee 1st and 2nd years $300- 3+ Years $750 |
| Demolition Permits | |
| Zoning & Hearing Fees Click here to view the Zoning Hearing Application:
Click Here to view City Planning Commission Application > https://washingtonpa.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Planning-Commission-Hearing-Board-Application-amended-7-10-2025-mrs-1.pdf |
Items Available for Purchase @ City Hall: Zoning Ordinance – $20.00 Zoning Map – $25.00 Both – $35.00 Street Map/Index – $1.00 |
| Accessible Parking Application Click Here to view Accessible Parking Application | Job Application Click Here to view Job Application |
| Plan Review Checklist Click Here to view Plan Review Checklist
Construction Dumpster Permit Click Here to View Construction Dumpster Permit |