68 East Pike Street
Phone: 724-745-1800 ext. 12

Code Enforcement Officer: John Elzer   Email codes@canonsburgboro.com

Any Construction over $500.00 requires a Building Permit (swimming pools included)
Minimum Fee: $25.00

Residential: Cost of construction x .4% ($25 minimum)
Commercial: Cost of construction x .5% ($25 minimum) 

Contractor's License is Required in the Borough of Canonsburg
License Fee: $100.00
Renewal Fee Per Year: $50.00

Sewer Tap-In Fees: $750.00 (Per Tap)

Occupancy Permits:
Residential: $50.00
Commercial: $100.00
Domicile Care Homes: $300.00 (includes Health License and Occupancy Permit)

Certificate for Use of Land: $4.00 (includes changes in the use of land)

Demolition Permits: 1% of the cost of demolition ($25 minimum)

Sign Permits: $1.00 per square foot ($25 minimum)

Driveway Permits: $25.00

Street & Sidewalk Opening Permits
Fee: $250.00
After Job is completed and has been inspected by the Street Commissioner, a refund in the amount of $125.00 will be issued within one (1) year.

Zoning Hearing Board Application: $350 or actual cost incurred, whichever is greater. 

Zoning Permits:

Permits are also required for: 

• Dumpsters - No fee. 30-day maximum per dumpster
• Outdoor Pet Facility - No fee. Animal hospital or veterinarian clinics only.
• Portable On Demand (PODs) Permit: $25. Permitted for 30 days only and shall not be located on a public thruway, street or road.

Planning Commission Application - $200.00 Minimum or Actual Cost Incurred by the Borough, whichever is greater

Site Plan Review: $300, or actual cost, whichever is greater. 

Zoning Booklets: $20.00

Canonsburg Zoning Map

Planning Booklets: $20.00

Soliciting Permits:
$50.00 per person per Day
$100.00 per person per Month
$500.00 per person per Year

Shelter Fees:

$100 for Yoney and Main
$50 for small pavilions
+ $50 returnable cleaning fee