Permits, Fees & E-Forms

The Buildings and Code Enforcement Officer & Zoning Officer have:

Residential & Sign Permits:

  • 15 Business Days to review and approve**

Commercial Permits & Zoning Applications:

  • 30 Business Days to review and approve **

**To ensure a timely approval process, make sure applications are complete.

The following forms may be downloaded, printed, completed, and mailed to (or dropped–off at) the Borough Office. If submitting forms by mail, please send to:

Borough of Malvern

1 E. First Avenue, Suite 3

Malvern, PA, 19355. 


Electronic Forms

Please make sure you submit the most up to date form.

Open the following document(s) to access the appropriate Permit Instructions & Permit Package:

*In addition, the below four (4) permits require an additional $4.50 PA State fee to be paid when submitted:

  • Building
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing

Zoning Hearing Board

Subdivision and Land Development Application:

Malvern Borough Codes, Zoning, and Ordinance:

Rental Property Requirements: 

To notify the Borough of a potential code violation, please complete and submit the following form:


The Buildings & Code Enforcement Officer & Zoning Officer have:

  • 15 Business Days to review and approve Residential & Sign Permits**
  • 30 Business Days to review and approve Commercial Permits & Zoning Applications**

**To ensure a timely approval process, make sure applications are complete.