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2020 Budget Approved

Doylestown Borough’s 2020 Budget marks the long-awaited start of construction of the Broad Street Gateway Park, Central Bucks Regional Police Headquarters, and Borough Hall project. This $11 million project will be partially funded by $5 million in new borrowing with the remainder funded by grants, contributions from Chalfont and New Britain Boroughs and property sales. More than two decades in the making, it represents one of the most ambitious public projects in the Borough’s history, replacing the Central Bucks Regional Police Department’s current aging and inadequate headquarters, creating a new public park in an area of the Borough lacking in park space, restoring an existing brownfield site, and adaptively reusing a historic building. The project will also allow for the long sought State accreditation of the police department.

Residential Permit Parking Stickers for 2020

Free Residential Permit Parking Stickers for 2020 are now available to eligible residents

PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT DAY 2019

PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT DAY 2019

2020 Preliminary Budget Approved

2020 Preliminary Budget Approved November 18, 2019

Plastic Reduction Community Survey Results

Doylestown Awarded SolSmart Silver Designation

Doylestown Borough has been accepted as a SolSmart Silver Community. SolSmart is a national designation program recognizing communities that have taken key steps to address local barriers to solar energy and foster the growth of mature local solar markets.

Our Town

The Borough of Doylestown is located in the heart of beautiful Bucks County Pennsylvania and serves as its County Seat.

Doylestown named Best Small Town Cultural Scene in America!

You want the best small town in America for culture? According to The USA Today's "10 Best" you need to head to Doylestown Borough!

Best Cultural Scene

You want the best small town in America for culture? According to The USA Today's "10 Best" you need to head to Doylestown Borough!

Fishing Program

At the Borough Dam in the Fanny Chapman Park at Boro Mill Hill Rd. and E. State St. (10 McKinstry Drive), Doylestown, PA

Install Solar Photovoltaic System

In order to process your permit application in an expeditious manner you must provide all the required information regarding your proposal.

Update on Swamp Road and Old Easton Road Intersection Improvements

Possible Intersection Improvements at Swamp and Old Easton Roads

Free Residential Permit Parking Stickers for 2019 Are Now Available to Eligible Residents

Free Residential Permit Parking Stickers for 2019

2019 Budget Approved

The 2019 Doylestown Borough Budget includes a 2 mill increase in the General Fund Tax Rate, the first such increase since 2013. In addition, .5 mills will be transferred from the Road Tax Fund to the General Fund.

Renovating Space

The scope of your project will determine if your planned changes are an addition or simply a renovation of existing space.

Leasing Business Space

Finding the perfect spot for your business is a tricky task. While you are looking for space please check the following things before you sign a lease so that you won’t encounter problems with permits.

Contractors

​In 2008, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The law requires that all contractors who perform at least $5,000 worth of home improvements per year register with the Attorney General's Office.

Changing Locations

You will need at least two permits when you change location, maybe more. The information on this page will provide guidance, but feel free to call us with questions about your specific situation.

Adding More Space

We are always happy to have businesses expand. You will need at least one permit to expand, maybe more. The information on this page will provide guidance, but feel free to call us with questions about your specific situation.

Commercial Spaces

Doylestown Borough is business-friendly and we encourage the expansion of offices and commercial space in town.

Windows & Roofs

The provisions of the PAUCC. ICC Property Maintenance Code, and the Borough of Doylestown Code of Ordinance shall control the requirement for repairing and replacing roofs and windows.

Siding

​Siding requires a permit and may also require a HARB Certificate Of Appropriateness if the property is located in the historic district.

Sheds & Fences

The provisions of the Borough of Doylestown Code of Ordinance, PAUCC, and the ICC Property Maintenance Code, shall control the design and installation of sheds and accessory buildings.

Solar/Geotherm

​The Borough encourages property owners to consider using green energy solutions. Applications for these systems can be made on standard building permit forms.

Renovating a Home

The scope of your project will determine if your planned changes are an addition or simply a renovation of existing space.

Pools & Spas

Swimming Pool-Any structure that is intended for recreational bathing or swimming that contains water deeper than 24 inches. This includes in-ground swimming pools, above-ground or on-ground pools, hot tub and spa. Note that this includes inflatable pools.

Home Improvement Contractors

In 2008, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The law requires that all contractors who perform at least $5,000 worth of home improvements per year register with the Attorney General's Office.

Elec/Heat/Air

Any new installation of electric, heating and air conditioning requires a permit. Replacing light fixtures, switches or electrical boxes does not unless it requires relocation of wiring behind the walls.

Decks

The provisions of the PAUCC. ICC Property Maintenance Code, and the Borough of Doylestown Code of Ordinance shall control the design and installation of decks. Installation or expansion of decks and patios requires a permit.

Building Construction

An addition as an extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure is an addition. A new structure over 100 square foot is a building.