Code Enforcement/Zoning

Ebensburg Borough has adopted and strictly enforces the state wide building code. The state wide building code applies to all construction and renovation. All work performed must be in accordance with state regulations. To assure such compliance, a building permit is required for nearly all construction-related work. Click here to see what you do not need a permit for.

Ebensburg's building codes are enforced by the Middle Department Inspection Agency in Wexford, PA. They can be reached at 1-800-580-6342. All questions regarding building permits, including whether or not a building permit is necessary for a particular job, should be directed to them.

Building permit applications are available at the Ebensburg Municipal Building, or by clicking on "online applications" to the left of this page. The application can be printed and mailed or dropped off at the Municipal Building. The Codes Enforcement Officer visits the Municipal Building every other day to pick up and process applications.

The Ebensburg Borough Manager, Dan Penatzer enforces a property maintenance code. The code requires all property be in a satisfactory state of repair and free of debris.

All uses and occupancies of properties in Ebensburg Borough must comply with the Ebensburg Zoning Ordinance. The Borough Manager is available to interpret zoning-related questions.