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Township Forms

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Building and planning
FORMS OF PAYMENT FOR SUBMISSIONS:  (PLEASE NOTE: SOME APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PAYMENT) 
Cash, Check or Money Order
CASH PAYMENTS TO BE MADE IN PERSON AT THE BUILDING AND PLANNING WINDOW (Do not mail cash)
(WE NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARD OR ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS) 

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Effective February 11, 2021 a new drop box has been installed at the Bensalem Township Building and Planning Department. The depository style box was placed externally at the south (side) entrance of the township building.
Now an applicant can simply drive to the municipal complex and “drop” paperwork into the box.
The box will be checked on a rotation basis throughout the work day.
Questions? Please contact the Building and Planning Department at 215-633-3644.

RESIDENTIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WAIVER
NEW LEGISLATION  AFFECTING PLUMBING PERMITS
Application List
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Address Request
Alteration of Land - Residential and Commercial
​Bucks County Conservation District
​Building Permits - Commercial
Building Permits Code - Residential
​​​Clothing Bins License
Code Board of Appeals  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Complaint
​Contractor License  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Conveyance Certificate of Ownership Only (fee collected at time of submittal)
​Craft and Trade Shows (fee collected at time of submittal)
Curbs - Sidewalks - Aprons (fee collected at time of submittal)
Dealer License
Demolition Permit (see Building Permits. Infestation abatement & shut off letters from PECO, BCW&SA   and Aqua PA)
Environmental Remediation
Fence Permit
​Going Out of Business Sale
Home Occupation (fee collected at time of submittal)
Junk Yard License
​Liquor License
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Pools & Spas Permit
​Research Request
Residential Emergency Sewer Repair
Residential Rental Property License
Residential Renter Use & Occupancy Inspection Requirements
Restoration Services License
Revised Plan Submission
​Rezoning Checklist and Petition
Shade Tree Removal
Sign Permit
Site Preparation
Solicitor - Peddler License (fee collected at time of submittal)
Special Events (fee collected at time of submittal)
Special Events Without Tent (fee collected at time of submittal)
Special Inspections
Street Opening  (also see requirements)
Sub-Division and Land Development (fee collected at time of submittal)
​Temporary Seasonal Sales (fee collected at time of submittal)
Use & Occupancy - Commercial (fee collected at time of submittal)
Use & Occupancy - Apartment Rental (fee collected at time of submittal)
Use & Occupancy - Residential Rental  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Use & Occupancy - Residential Resales  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Use & Occupancy - Residential Rental Non-Owner Occupied  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Vacation of Streets
Waiver of Curbs and Sidewalks 
Zoning Certification (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Hearing Board Appeal  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Permit
Inspections and Requirements
Inspections & Requirements
​Residential Renter Use & Occupancy Inspection Requirements
Swimming Pool Water Discharge Guidelines
Construction Drawing Examples
​Maximum Impervious Surface Worksheet Example
Road Restoration Requirements - Part 1 of 2
Road Restoration Requirements - Part 2 of 2
​Sample Plot Plan and Setbacks
Other
Property Complaint Form (also see the Service Requests link on our home page)
Research Request
​Zoning Map
BUSINESS TAX SERVICES (E-COLLECT)
Taxpayer Resource
1-866-225-0033
​​COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Bensalem Township CAPER 2021.pdf
File Size: 907 kb
File Type: pdf
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Notice of Public Display and Public Hearing FY 2022 Annual Action Plan Bensalem Township PA Amendment
File Size: 18 kb
File Type: pdf
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Notice of Public Display and Public Hearing FY 2022 Annual Action Plan Bensalem Township PA
File Size: 13 kb
File Type: pdf
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Bensalem Township Owner Occupied Housing Rehab Program Notice
File Size: 11 kb
File Type: pdf
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2022 Annual Action Plan Notice
File Size: 11 kb
File Type: pdf
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COUNCIL MEETINGS
2023 Council Meeting Dates
File Size: 133 kb
File Type: pdf
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2023 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes
[January 3: Reorganization -  Agenda|Minutes] [January 9 - Agenda|Minutes] [January 23 - Agenda Amended|Minutes]
Meeting Agenda Archives
DOG LICENSE
Application
EARNED INCOME TAX (EIT)

Quarterly Estimated Local Earned Income Tax

Form
File Size: 271 kb
File Type: pdf
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2020 Earned Income Tax Return

Form
File Size: 470 kb
File Type: pdf
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Instructions
File Size: 511 kb
File Type: pdf
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Taxpayer Helpline Flyer
File Size: 107 kb
File Type: pdf
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FAQs
File Size: 111 kb
File Type: pdf
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
FALL FESTIVAL
FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT

BBQ Code 
Chemical Inventory Statements
DPS Special Needs Form
Emergency Contact Form 
Environmental Remediation
Fire Alarm Installation Requirements
Annual Fire Alarm Report
Fire Alarm Testing Requirements
Fire Contractor License 
Fire Report Request Form
Fireworks - Pyrotechnic Displays
Hot Works Welding Permit ​
Hydrant Flow Test
​Mobile Food Vendor Event Application
Mobile Food Vendor Inspection Checklist
Mobile Food Vendor License Application
Restoration Services License Application Form 
Annual Sprinkler Report
Tank Installation and Removal 
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​Tent Permit
Report of Incident Acknowledgement Form
SWIF Workers Compensation Injury Form

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See Building and Planning forms and downloads for all UCC permit applications
​Handicapped Parking Space/Sign Requirements
Form
​​Homeowners Assistance Grants
The Homeowners’ Assistance Grant Checks will continue for 2022 in the amount of $300.
​The checks for 2022 were released in early October.
2022 Disabled Persons Homeowners Assistance Grant Application
File Size: 20 kb
File Type: pdf
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2022 Senior Citizens Homeowners Assistance Grant Application
File Size: 20 kb
File Type: pdf
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Call 215-633-3620 with any questions
​Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo Scholarship Foundation
2021 Deadline Has Passed
​Ordinances 
Bensalem Township Code of Ordinances
​Officials Guide
2023 Officials Guide
File Size: 377 kb
File Type: pdf
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​Parks and Recreation
2020/2021 Winter Activities Bulletin
​Penn Community Bank Amphitheater
2022 PCBA Season Schedule
File Size: 2039 kb
File Type: pdf
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2022 Food Truck and Snack Stand Schedule
File Size: 221 kb
File Type: pdf
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Sponsorship Info
​Planning Meetings
2022 Meeting Dates
File Size: 56 kb
File Type: pdf
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Meeting Agenda Archives
2022 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
[February - Agenda|Minutes] [April - Agenda|Minutes] [May - Agenda|Minutes] [June - Agenda|Minutes] [July - Agenda|Minutes] [August - Agenda|Minutes] [September - Agenda|Minutes] [October -Agenda|Minutes][November - Agenda|Minutes] [December - Agenda|Minutes]
​Right to Know Request
Township Form
Policies and Procedures
​Right to Know Officer
William Cmorey
Director of Administration
Bensalem Township
(215) 633-3602​

Police Form
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Right to Know Officer
Lt. Keith Christie
Bensalem Township Police Department
215-633-3751
Email

PA Right to Know Office
Phone: 717-346-9903
Fax: 717-425-5343
Email
Note: This email address should only be used for appeal submissions and general questions. It should NOT be used to submit a request for records.​
Seniors
Age Restricted Communities
​Sterling Act Petition
Form Download
​Stormwater Management
Stormwater and Construction 
Stormwater and How it Flows 
Keeping Households Healthy 
Fish Really do Grow on Trees 
Illicit Discharge Detection

What is the MS4 Program? 
Public Education and Outreach  
Public Participation/Involvement 
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 
Construction Site Runoff Control 
Post-Construction Runoff Control 
Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping
Zoning Hearing Board
2023 Meeting Dates
File Size: 20 kb
File Type: pdf
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Meeting Agenda Archives
​2023 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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[January - Agenda|Minutes] [February - Agenda|Minutes]​
ADA COMPLIANCE POLICY
Compliance Policy
Title II
Reasonable Accommodation Form
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Grievance Form

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2400 Byberry Road | Bensalem, PA 19020

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