Building Permits in Verona Borough, PA

Check permit requirements for home improvement projects in Verona Borough. Select a project type below to see local requirements, estimated fees, and how to apply.

37 Permit Rules
28 Project Types
IRC 2021 IRC (PA UCC) Building Code

Key Exemptions in Verona Borough

These projects typically don't require a building permit in Verona Borough:

A small accessory concrete slab (walkway, patio pad, small equipment pad) of 200 square feet or less at grade is exempt from a building permit. Larger slabs that will support a future structure or are part of a building foundation fall under the building permit.

A freestanding deck not more than 30 inches above grade and not more than 200 square feet is exempt from a building permit under PA UCC 34 Pa. Code 403.42 (parallels 2021 IRC R105.2). Borough zoning setbacks apply. If your parcel at a 15147 address is in Penn Hills, Plum Borough, or Oakmont Borough instead of Verona, contact that municipality.

Fences 7 feet or less are exempt from a building permit under PA UCC. Borough zoning regulates fence height (typically 4 feet front-yard, 6 feet rear/side) and setbacks. Call (412) 828-8080 before installing.

An at-grade uncovered concrete or paver patio is exempt from a building permit. Adding a cover, roof, or screen enclosure turns the covered area into an accessory structure requiring a building permit. Impervious surface counts toward zoning lot-coverage limits.

A retaining wall 4 feet or less measured from bottom of footing to top of wall, without surcharge, is exempt from a building permit under PA UCC / 2021 IRC R105.2. Drainage and erosion control remain the owner's responsibility. Hillside parcels: borough may have steep-slope review separate from building permit.

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Deck
2 rules
Fence
2 rules
Shed
2 rules
Roof Replacement
2 rules
Windows and Doors
2 rules
Bathroom Remodel
1 rule
Kitchen Remodel
1 rule
Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, or Spa
2 rules
Electrical Work
1 rule
Plumbing Work
1 rule
HVAC
1 rule
Garage
2 rules
Room Addition
1 rule
Basement Finishing
1 rule
Retaining Wall
2 rules
Solar Panels
1 rule
Patio
1 rule
ADU
1 rule
Driveway
1 rule
Demolition
1 rule
EV Charger
1 rule
Generator
1 rule
Gas Line
1 rule
Water Heater
2 rules
Tree Removal
1 rule
Siding
1 rule
Fireplace
1 rule
Concrete Slab
1 rule

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Verona Borough Building Department

NameVerona Borough Building & Zoning Department
Phone(412) 828-8080
WebsiteVisit website
Address736 East Railroad Avenue, Verona, PA 15147
HoursCall (412) 828-8080 for current hours

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Permit Guides

Read our in-depth guides for common home improvement projects:

Deck Guide Fence Guide Shed Guide Roof Guide Window & Door Guide Bathroom Guide Kitchen Guide Pool Guide Electrical Guide Plumbing Guide HVAC Guide Garage Guide Addition Guide Basement Guide Retaining Wall Guide Solar Guide Patio Guide ADU Guide Driveway Guide Demolition Guide EV Charger Guide Generator Guide Gas Line Guide Water Heater Guide Tree Removal Guide Siding Guide Fireplace Guide Concrete Slab Guide
Disclaimer: Always confirm with your local building department before starting your project. PermitMint provides general guidance, not legal advice.