FAQs

You can verify a property's ownership by using the Bucks County Board of Assessment Website.

Solebury Township is within the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) air basin, and, except in limited circumstances, DEP prohibits burning within the air basin.

Zoning violations should be reported to Zachary Zubris, Solebury Township's Zoning Officer. Violations may be reported by phone at 215-297-5656 or via email to zzubris@soleburytwp.org.

A Certificate of Appropriateness Application can be found as part of the HARB Checklist and Application on the Historical Architectural Review Board Page.

Grading permits are required when a project involves earth disturbance which exceeds 2,000 square feet. Grading permits must be submitted, processed and completed first before a building permit application can be submitted. Please review our Planning & Zoning page for more information.

The Township does not provide a list of contractors for residents.

A plot plan may be included in your parcel file. To view a lot's record, you must complete a Right to Know Request Form. Forms may be submitted electronically to soleburymanager@soleburytwp.org, via fax to 215-297-8402, or in person at our office at 3092 Sugan Road. Please note that the Township has five (5) business days to respond.

To view a lot's record, you must complete a Right to Know Request Form. Forms may be submitted electronically to soleburymanager@soleburytwp.org, via fax to 215-297-8402, or in person at our office at 3092 Sugan Road. Please note that the Township has five (5) business days to respond.

Permits can take up to 45 days to process. The Zoning Officer has 30 days to review a permit application, and the Building Inspector has an additional 15 days to review. Turnaround times are typically shorter, though the exact length of time varies depending on the season and the number of open permits.

Please utilize our Township Zoning Map to determine which zoning district your property falls into. For more information about your zoning district, please review our Township Code.

Small cosmetic changes such as replacing fixtures or remodeling rooms may not require permits, whereas larger projects such as finishing a basement or installing a new generator do require a permit. A list of common permit requests can be found on our Forms & Documents Page. If you have questions about a specific project, contact our Code Enforcement Office at 215-297-5656.

Yes. In February 2025, the Solebury Township Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance adopting the 2018 International Fire Code. With that adoption, the Township has instituted an annual Fire Inspection program for Commercial Businesses. You can find more information HERE.