OPENING OR OPERATING A BUSINESS IN BLAIR TOWNSHIP:
Whether constructing a new building or renovating an existing one, the following permits and licenses must be obtained and/or registrations completed:
- > Building Permit – Under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and Township ordinance, a building permit is required and UCC inspection criteria met.
- > Pertinent American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements must be met.
- > Commercial Occupancy Permit – Required and can be obtained through the PA Department of Labor & Industry.
- > Business License – Required and can be obtained through the PA Department of Labor & Industry.
- > Blair County Tax Collection Bureau – Businesses must be registered with this Bureau.
- > Zoning – There is no zoning in Blair Township.
IRC 2009 Section R110 Certificate of Occupancy. R110.1-No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the cognizant building official has issued a certificate.
CONTACT & FURTHER INFORMATION:
BIDS & CONTRACTS:
Sealed proposals will be accepted at the Blair Township Municipal Office from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday at 375 Cedarcrest Drive Duncansville until 2:00 pm on May 13, 2025 for the following:
Item 1: 353 S.Y. Base Repairs, IN PLACE
Item 2: 209 TON Superpave Wearing Course, 9.5 mm, IN PLACE
The Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act applies to this project bid only if the bid amount exceeds $100,000.00. Liquidated damages apply at the rate of $975.00 per calendar day. Proposals must be on the forms furnished by the Municipality. For third class cities the bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 10 % of the bid, made payable to the municipality. For other municipal types it is the discretion of the municipality. A performance bond or certified check in the amount of 100% of the contract shall be furnished by the successful bidder within 20 days after the contract is awarded. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
Kami Bilek, Blair Township Secretary
LOCAL TAX FEES:
SUSAN HAUPT – TAX COLLECTOR
814-695-3000
556 Hillside View Drive
Duncansville, Pa 16635
OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Evenings & Saturdays by appointment
Taxes collected through Ms. Haupt’s office include property taxes for the township, county, school district, and Per Capita Tax.
BLAIR COUNTY SANITATION OFFICE:
Phone:
814-696-1229
Address:
225 Bedford Street
Hollidaysburg, Pa 16648
BUILDING PERMITS
WATER & SEWER
TRASH COLLECTION
Planning Commission
Subdivision/Land Development
