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Permit Requirements in Reading, PA (2026)

1 verified permit requirements rules for Reading, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Renovation Permits

Renovation work in Reading requires a Building and Trades permit from the City of Reading Building and Trades Codes Enforcement office (610-655-6284) under Reading Chapter 180 (Construction Codes) and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code at 34 Pa. Code Section 403.42. Permits are required for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work; minor cosmetic work (painting, flooring, simple finish trim) is exempt. Work must begin within 180 days.

Reading PA Renovation Permit Requirements

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