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An ASSESSMENT PERMIT from the Kane Borough Office can be found on this website or you can get one at the Kane Borough Office at 112 Bayard Steet. The fee is $25.00 (cash or check only). The following are covered by the Kane Borough Permit:

  • Replacement of Siding (different material only, example: wood to vinyl)
  • Replacement of Roofing (different material only, example: shingle to metal)
  • Repairs to an existing porch or deck
  • Addition of Porch or deck that less than 30” off the ground and no has supporting roof
  • Detached accessory building less than 1,000 square feet with no electric or plumbing (garage or shed)
  • Demolition of a detached building less than 1,000 square feet


No permit will be required for the replacement of windows (same size), siding, soffit, fascia and roof replacement with the same materials.

A BUILDING PERMIT from the Kane Borough Building Code Official can be found on this website, at the Kane Borough Office at 112 Bayard Street, or by contacting Russ Braun at (814) 929-5138, (814)781-3663 or rbraun426@windstream.com. Fees vary.

  • All New Residential Dwellings
  • Residential Additions
  • Detached Buildings over 1,000 square feet and/or with electric or plumbing
  • Replacement of widows of a different size opening

A RESIDENTIAL DECK CONSTRUCTION PERMIT from the Kane Borough Building Code Official can be found on this website, at the Kane Borough Office at 112 Bayard Street, or by contacting Russ Braun at (814) 929-5138, (814)781-3663 or rbraun426@windstream.com. Fees vary.

  • Porch or Deck with any portion more than 30” off the ground
  • Porch or deck supporting a roof

A DEMOLITION PERMIT from the Kane Borough Building Code Official can be found on this website, at the Kane Borough Office at 112 Bayard Steet, or by contacting Russ Braun at (814) 929-5138, (814)781-3663 or rbraun426@windstream.com. Fee is $100.00.

  • Demolition of any structure over 1,000 square feet
  • Demolition of any structure containing asbestos

PLEASE CONTACT the Kane Borough Building Code Official, Russ Braun at (814) 929-5138, (814)781-3663 or rbraun426@windstream.com OR you may find these applications on the Jones Township Web Site https://www.co.elk.pa.us under Kane Building Permit Applications for information on the following: 

  • Swimming pools or hot tubs
  • Any alterations to or construction of commercial buildings