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    • Community Development
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    • Fall Festival
    • Finance >
      • Budgets and Financials
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      • Earned Income Tax
      • Homeowners Assistance Grant
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Penn Community Bank Amphitheater
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      • Fire Rescue
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Township Forms

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Building and planning
​NEW FEE SCHEDULE  ADOPTED MARCH 1, 2024
​CLICK HERE
Call 811 – Know what’s below.  Call before you dig.  Click here more Information.

Local Gaming Devices (Skill Game) Ordinance

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
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Residential Application List
A Single or Two Family dwelling.  If more than 3 dwellings, please refer to a Commercial Permit Application.

Address Request
Alteration of Land - Residential and Commercial
​Bucks County Conservation District
​​Building Permits Code - Residential​​​
Complaint
Conveyance Certificate of Ownership Only (fee collected at time of submittal)
Curbs - Sidewalks - Aprons (fee collected at time of submittal)
Demolition Permit (Required with Submission, Infestation abatement & shut off letters from PECO, BCWSA and/or Aqua)
Environmental Remediation
​Fence Permit
Home Occupation (fee collected at time of submittal)
Pools & Spas Permit
​Research Request
​Residential Emergency Sewer Repair
Residential Rental Property License
​Residential Rental Use & Occupancy and Inspection Requirements (fee collected at time of submittal)
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Revised Plan Submission
​Rezoning Checklist and Petition
​Shade Tree Removal
Sign Permit
Site Preparation
Special Inspections
Street Opening  (also see requirements)
​Sub-Division and Land Development (fee collected at time of submittal)
Use & Occupancy - Residential Resales  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Vacation of Streets
Waiver of Curbs and Sidewalks (fee collected at time of submittal)​
Zoning Certification (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Hearing Board Appeal  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Permit

Commercial Application List
Includes office buildings, retail space, warehouses and multi-family buildings like apartment buildings.

Address Request
Alteration of Land - Residential and Commercial
​Bucks County Conservation District
​Building Permits - Commercial
Clothing Bins License
Code Board of Appeals  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Complaint
Contractor License  (fee collected at time of submittal)
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Craft and Trade Shows (fee collected at time of submittal)
Curbs - Sidewalks - Aprons (fee collected at time of submittal)
Dealer License
Demolition Permit (Required with Submission, Infestation abatement & shut off letters from PECO, BCWSA and/or Aqua)
Environmental Remediation
​Fence Permit
​Going Out of Business Sale
Junk Yard License
​Liquor License
​​Research Request
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)
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Procedures for Opening a Commercial Business
Use & Occupancy - Apartment Rental (fee collected at time of submittal)
Vacation of Streets
Waiver of Curbs and Sidewalks (fee collected at time of submittal)​
​Zoning Certification (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Hearing Board Appeal  (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Permit

Inspections & Requirements

Inspections & Requirements
​Residential Rental 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
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Procedures for Opening a Commercial Business

Other

Clothing Bins License
Craft and Trade Shows (fee collected at time of submittal)
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Dealer License
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Junk Yard License
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Liquor License
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)
Vending Machine License (fee collected at time of submittal)
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
Notice of Public Display and Public Hearing Amendment to the FY 2019 Annual Action Plans for Cares Act Funds
File Size: 18 kb
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Bensalem Township CAPER 2021.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
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Notice of Public Display and Public Hearing FY 2022 Annual Action Plan Bensalem Township PA
File Size: 13 kb
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2022 Annual Action Plan Notice
File Size: 11 kb
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COUNCIL MEETINGS
2025 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes
[January 6: Reorganization -  Agenda|Minutes]  [January 27 - Agenda|Minutes] [February 10 - Agenda|Minutes] [March 10 - Agenda|Minutes] [April 28 - Agenda|Minutes] [May 27 - Agenda|Minutes] [June 23 - Agenda|Minutes]
Meeting Agenda Archives
2025 Council Meeting Dates
File Size: 55 kb
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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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Earned Income Tax Return

Form
File Size: 470 kb
File Type: pdf
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Instructions
File Size: 511 kb
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Taxpayer Helpline Flyer
File Size: 107 kb
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FAQs
File Size: 111 kb
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
FALL FESTIVAL
2024 FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
Entertainment Schedule, Event Map, Parking Map & Info.
FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
See Building and Planning forms and downloads for all UCC permit applications
BBQ Code 
Chemical Inventory Statements
DPS Special Needs Form
Emergency Contact Form 
Environmental Remediation
Fire Alarm Installation Requirements
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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 License Application
Mobile Food Vendor Inspection Checklist
Mobile Food Vendor Event Application
Restoration Services License Application Form 
Annual Sprinkler Report
Tank Installation and Removal
​Tent Permit
​Handicapped Parking Space/Sign Requirements
Form
​​Homeowners Assistance Grants
2025 Application
File Size: 81 kb
File Type: pdf
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2025 Instructions
File Size: 72 kb
File Type: pdf
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Call 215-633-3620 with any questions
​Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo Scholarship Foundation
2024 Scholarship Application
​Ordinances 
Bensalem Township Code of Ordinances
Public Safety Duty Tow
​Officials Guide
2025 Officials Guide
File Size: 288 kb
File Type: pdf
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​Parks and Recreation
​Penn Community Bank Amphitheater
2025 Season Schedule
Sponsorship Info
​Planning Meetings
2025 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
[June - Agenda|Minutes]
2025 Meeting Dates
File Size: 59 kb
File Type: pdf
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Meeting Agenda Archives
​Right to Know Request
Township Form
Policies and Procedures
​Right to Know Officer
John Chaykowski
Director of Administration
Bensalem Township
(215) 633-3602​
​Email

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
​2025 Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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[January - Agenda|Minutes] [February -Agenda|Minutes] [March - Agenda|Minutes] [April - Agenda|Minutes] [May - Agenda|Minutes] [June - Agenda|Minutes]  [July 9 - Agenda|Minutes]
Meeting Agenda Archives
2025 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting Dates
File Size: 77 kb
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ADA COMPLIANCE POLICY
Compliance Policy
Title II
Reasonable Accommodation Form
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Grievance Form
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​Family Fall Festival
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Forms and Downloads
Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo
Meeting Agendas
​Penn Community Bank Amphitheater
Police Department
Recycling
Stormwater Management
Voting

Contact

Service Requests
Citizen Online Police Reporting System
Email / Phone
Bensalem Township Municipal Building
2400 Byberry Road | Bensalem, PA 19020

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