Building & Zoning Permits

The 2022 Fee Schedule includes a comprehensive list of permit fees for building and plumbing permits, zoning petitions, and other miscellaneous fees charged by the Community Development Department. Effective 1/3/22.

Building Permits

Building Permit Application for all new construction, alterations and additions, including decks, garages, storage sheds and the demolition of existing structures.

An electrical permit is required for all new construction, renovations and repairs. The fee schedule is listed on page two of the application.

This permit is for the installation, repair, replacement, or addition to any for any mechanical device including but not limited to HVAC systems, Solar Panels, Generators, Boilers, Heat Pumps, and Gas Fireplaces/Piping.

This permit form must be completed and submitted by a licensed Master or Journeyman Plumber registered with Springfield Township. Permit fees are included on the application form.

A pool pumping permit must be obtained in order to pump water from a swimming pool. Pool water may not be discharged over land or to a storm sewer. Please allow 48 hours for BCWSA to identify the proper discharge location.

A permit is required to place a portable storage unit on your property. Often called "PODS", these structures are permitted for no longer than 60 days and must be located on a paved off-street surface at the furthest location from the street.

Unless a vehicle is stored completely within a garage, owners of vehicles without valid state inspection and registration decals must obtain a Repairable Vehicle Permit from the Township. If a permit is approved, the owner of the vehicle is permitted 30 days to make any necessary repairs and bring the vehicle into compliance with local and state regulations.

Fee Schedule

The 2022 Fee Schedule includes a comprehensive list of permit fees for building and plumbing permits, zoning petitions, and other miscellaneous fees charged by the Community Development Department. Effective 1/3/22.

Fire Protection Permits

Permit application form for the installation of a commercial cooking fire suppression system. Application form for the installation or modification of an automatic fire alarm system.

Application form for the installation of commercial and residential automatic fire suppression (sprinkler) systems.

Application for the installation or removal of below or above ground storage tanks. Application for the installation of a tent or air supported structure.

Real Estate Transfers

The Statement of Certification form must be completed for all Real Estate transactions occurring in Springfield Township. The cost is $60.00 for residential properties and $120 for non-residential properties. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for the Township to complete all required inspections.

Land Development & Zoning Documents

This document contains a summary of the Township's Subdivision and Land Development procedures, application forms and instructions for all applicants. Please refer to Chapter 95 "Subdivision of Land" of the Springfield Township Code, or contact the Township's Code Enforcement Officer for answers to specific questions.

This document includes a petition to appear before the Zoning Hearing Board, detailed instructions for completing the form, and a filing fee schedule.

Use & Occupancy

Springfield Township

Administration & Police
1510 Paper Mill Road
Wyndmoor, PA 19038

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 - 11:30 am

About Springfield Township

Springfield Township is a 6.79 square mile suburban community located along the Northwest border of the City of Philadelphia. Situated in the Southeastern part of Montgomery County, Springfield is surrounded by the Townships of Abington, Cheltenham, Upper Dublin and Whitemarsh, as well as the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia.

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Administration & Police
1510 Paper Mill Road
Wyndmoor, PA 19038

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 - 11:30 am

Free Library

8900 Hawthorne Lane
Wyndmoor, PA 19038

Phone: (215) 836-5300

Hours
Monday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED