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)
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 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 PermitsCode - Residential
Complaint
Conveyance Certificate of Ownership Only (fee collected at time of submittal)
Curbs - Sidewalks - Aprons (fee collected at time of submittal)
Demolition Permit (see Building Permits. Infestation abatement & shut off letters from PECO, BCW&SA and Aqua PA)
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 Renter Use & Occupancy Inspection Requirements (fee collected at time of submittal)
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
Zoning Certification (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Hearing Board Appeal (fee collected at time of submittal)
Zoning Permit
Alteration of Land - Residential and Commercial
Bucks County Conservation District
Building PermitsCode - Residential
Complaint
Conveyance Certificate of Ownership Only (fee collected at time of submittal)
Curbs - Sidewalks - Aprons (fee collected at time of submittal)
Demolition Permit (see Building Permits. Infestation abatement & shut off letters from PECO, BCW&SA and Aqua PA)
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 Renter Use & Occupancy Inspection Requirements (fee collected at time of submittal)
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
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
Building PermitsCode - Residential
Clothing Bins License
Code Board of Appeals (fee collected at time of submittal)
Complaint
Contractor License (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
Junk Yard License
Liquor License
Pools & Spas Permit
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)
Use & Occupancy - Apartment Rental (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
Alteration of Land - Residential and Commercial
Bucks County Conservation District
Building Permits - Commercial
Building PermitsCode - Residential
Clothing Bins License
Code Board of Appeals (fee collected at time of submittal)
Complaint
Contractor License (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
Junk Yard License
Liquor License
Pools & Spas Permit
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)
Use & Occupancy - Apartment Rental (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 & 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
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
Clothing Bins License
Craft and Trade Shows (fee collected at time of submittal)
Dealer License
Junk Yard License
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)
Craft and Trade Shows (fee collected at time of submittal)
Dealer License
Junk Yard License
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)
Property Complaint Form (also see the Service Requests link on our home page)
Research Request
Zoning Map
Research Request
Zoning Map
BUSINESS TAX SERVICES (E-COLLECT)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
| Notice of Public Display and Public Hearing Amendment to the FY 2019 Annual Action Plans for Cares Act Funds |
| Bensalem Township CAPER 2021.pdf |
| Notice of Public Display and Public Hearing FY 2022 Annual Action Plan Bensalem Township PA Amendment |
| Notice of Public Display and Public Hearing FY 2022 Annual Action Plan Bensalem Township PA |
| 2022 Annual Action Plan Notice |
COUNCIL MEETINGS
| 2023 Council Meeting Dates |
2023 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes
[January 3: Reorganization - Agenda|Minutes] [January 9 - Agenda|Minutes] [January 23 - Agenda Amended|Minutes] [February 27 - Agenda|Minutes] [March 13 - Agenda|Minutes] [March 27 - Agenda|Minutes] [April 24 - Agenda|Minutes] [May 22 - Agenda|Minutes] [June 12 - Agenda|Minutes]
[January 3: Reorganization - Agenda|Minutes] [January 9 - Agenda|Minutes] [January 23 - Agenda Amended|Minutes] [February 27 - Agenda|Minutes] [March 13 - Agenda|Minutes] [March 27 - Agenda|Minutes] [April 24 - Agenda|Minutes] [May 22 - Agenda|Minutes] [June 12 - Agenda|Minutes]
DOG LICENSE
EARNED INCOME TAX (EIT)
Quarterly Estimated Local Earned Income Tax
| Form |
2020 Earned Income Tax Return
| Form |
| Instructions |
| Taxpayer Helpline Flyer |
| FAQs |
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 License Application
Mobile Food Vendor Inspection Checklist
Mobile Food Vendor License Application
Restoration Services License Application Form
Annual Sprinkler Report
Tank Installation and Removal
Tent Permit
Report of Incident Acknowledgement Form
SWIF Workers Compensation Injury Form
See Building and Planning forms and downloads for all UCC permit applications
SWIF Workers Compensation Injury Form
See Building and Planning forms and downloads for all UCC permit applications
Handicapped Parking Space/Sign Requirements
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.
The checks for 2022 were released in early October.
| 2022 Disabled Persons Homeowners Assistance Grant Application |
| 2022 Senior Citizens Homeowners Assistance Grant Application |
Call 215-633-3620 with any questions
Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo Scholarship Foundation
2021 Deadline Has Passed
Ordinances
Officials Guide
| 2023 Officials Guide |
Parks and Recreation
Penn Community Bank Amphitheater
| 2023 Season Schedule |
Planning Meetings
| 2023 Meeting Dates |
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
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.
Policies and Procedures
Right to Know Officer
William Cmorey
Director of Administration
Bensalem Township
(215) 633-3602
Police Form
Right to Know Officer
Lt. Keith Christie
Bensalem Township Police Department
215-633-3751
PA Right to Know Office
Phone: 717-346-9903
Fax: 717-425-5343
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
Sterling Act Petition
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
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
ADA COMPLIANCE POLICY