Municipal Information

Bucks County - Chalfont Borough

General Information

Type of Government
Borough

Home Rule:
Yes

Hours of Operation:
9 AM to 4 PM, M-F

Address:
40 N. Main Street
Chalfont, PA 18914

Contact Information

Website http://www.chalfontborough.com/
Phone 215-822-7295
Fax 215-822-5528
Email info@chalfontborough.com

Residential Resale Inspection Information

Point of Sale Inspection Required: Yes
Inspection Fee: $75
Reinspection Fee: $25

Exterior

Sidewalks and curbs - All Exterior sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces, and similar areas are in proper state of repair.
Handrails - Every exterior and interior stairway having more than four (4) risers and every portion of a stair, landing or balcony greater than thirty (30) inches above grade or floor has applicable handrails and/or guardrails. All handrails and/or guardrails shall have openings no larger than four inches(4").
House numbers - Street address shall be legible and displayed in three inch (3") Arabic characters on the building. If the characters placed on the building are not readable from the street then three inch (3") Arabic characters shall be placed on both sides of the mailbox, if no mailbox is present the three inch (3") Arabic characters shall be placed on a post or sign in a position to be easily readable from the street.
Other

Interior

Smoke alarm - Smoke detectors are installed and operating on each story, including basement.
Handrails - Every exterior and interior stairway having more than four (4) risers and every portion of a stair, landing or balcony greater than thirty (30) inches above grade or floor has applicable handrails and/or guardrails. All handrails and/or guardrails shall have openings no larger than four inches(4").
Sump pump - Sump pumps (if needed) must be installed properly and maintained in a safe and approved manner, and shall not be connected to public sewer.
Safe stairs - All stairs and railings are maintained in sound condition and good repair.
Exit Doors - Locks on means of egress doors are readily open able from the inside with out need for keys, special knowledge or effort.
Sewer - Sewer lateral inspection required (Ordinance 474)
Other Every window, door and frame is in sound condition, good repair and weather tight.
Other The fire resistance rating of floors, walls, ceilings, and other elements and components including fire doors and smoke barriers are maintained.
Other Electrical system including service, fusing, outlets, and wiring has no visible or obvious defects which constitute a hazard to the occupant(s).
Other Temperature/pressure relief valve for hot water has discharge pipe properly installed (extends not more than six inches off floor without reduction in pipe diameter).

Other:

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information:

Residential Resale Form:

Residential Resale Comments:

From Download Form link select Use & Occupancy Residential

 

Rental Property Inspection Information

Fees & License Information

Inspection Fee: $75
Reinspection Fee: $25

Exterior:

Interior:

Other:

  • Tenant list required.

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information

Comments:

See Use & Occupancy residential

Sign Ordinances and Solicitation Rules

Rules

Open House Directional Signs:

Not allowed.

For Sale/Sold Signs:

Not to exceed 5 sq. feet and may be placed on subject property only. Sign must be removed within 10 days after settlement.

Solicitation Rules:

Peddler/Solicitation permit required. If you wish to solicit in the Borough of Chalfont you must stop by the Central Bucks Regional Police Department, 57 West Court Street, Doylestown, and complete an application for a Solicitation Permit. Office hours for applications and permits are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

School District

Name: Central Bucks

Tax Information

Millage Rate

Tax Applicable For Year

Millage Rate (County):
Real Estate Mills Municipal:
24.25
2026
Real Estate Mills School District:
Total Millage Rate:
   

Chalfont Borough Tax Collector
ATTN: Barbara Klingerman
40 North Main Street
Chalfont, PA 18914

Phone: (215) 822-7295
Fax: (215) 822-5528

 Non-resident EIT 1%

Realty Transfer Percent

PA State Transfer Percent:
Realty Transfer Percent Municipal: 0.5
Realty Transfer Percent School District:
Total Realty Transfer Percent:

Other Tax Information

Per Capita Tax:
Earned Income Municipal (%): 0.5
Earned Income School District (%):
Local Services Tax: $52

Homestead Exclusions

County:
School District:
Municipal: --

Building Codes and Zoning

Building Code Requirements:

  • IBC

  • IRC

  • All Pennsylvania jurisdictions follow the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC).  The PA UCC is the administrative regulation which references the construction codes to be followed.  Chalfont Borough Code Enforcement and Zoning Department follows the 2009 ICC (International Codes Council) Code Series as adopted by ACT 45 (the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code).  The PA UCC is administered by the PA Department of Labor & Industry and you can access the full regulations by visiting their Uniform Construction Code homepage.

 

Zoning Map:

Municipal Staff

Borough Manager -

Code Enforcement/Zoning - Keystone Municipal Services

Solicitor - Michael Meginniss, Begley, Carlin, Mandio

 

Public Meeting Schedule

Board of Supervisor Meetings:

Borough Council supervises the Borough Manager, who oversees the day-to-day operations of Chalfont Borough.  Borough Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm and the 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm if necessary.  All meetings are held in Borough Hall, 40 North Main Street, Chalfont, PA.

Miscellaneous

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(Municipal data last updated January 27, 2026)

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