Municipal Information

Bucks County - Lower Southampton Township

General Information

Type of Government
2nd Class Township

Hours of Operation:
9 AM to 5 PM, M-F

Address:
1500 Desire Avenue
Feasterville, PA 19053

Contact Information
Website https://lowersouthamptontownship.org/
Phone 215-357-7300
Fax 215-357-0946
Email administration@lstwp.org

Residential Resale Inspection Information

Point of Sale Inspection Required: Yes
Inspection Fee: $125
Reinspection Fee: $75

Exterior
Sidewalks and curbs - Sidewalks should not have large cracks or vertical edges, change in level edges should not be more than a 1/4 inch.
Handrails /Railings - Must be tight and secure (interior and exterior).
Broken windows - Windows in good condition (not broken or cracked).
House numbers - Mailbox suggested to have 4 inch or larger house numbers. Posted on residence or mailbox.
High grass and weeds - Yard sanitation must be in safe and clean condition, trees and brushes must be maintained.
GFCI - Within 6 feet of any water source
Pools - Pool fence must have self closing and latching gate.
Other
  • Decks must be in good condition (not rotted wood, railings tight)
  • Siding in good condition.
  • Roof drains - clear gutter and proper discharge
  • Fence in good condition.
  • Sanitary sewer vent cannot accept water.

Interior
Smoke alarm - Working smoke detector on each floor including basement. (Plus all bedrooms).
Handrails /Railings - Must be tight and secure (interior and exterior).
Sump pump - Sump pumps must discharge to the outside of yard (not sewer). Any sump pits not being used must be filled with cement.
Heating systems - Heater must be clear of combustibles (gas or paint cans, etc.)
GFCIs - Within 6 feet of any water source
Other Bathroom ventilation (window or fan) in bathrooms with showers and baths.
Other Any other unsafe condition should be repaired or replaced before inspection - electrical junction boxes not covered, electrical panel doors, etc.
Other Sewer Lateral inspection required - see application

Other:

  • Any property sold or rented without a Use & Occupancy certificate will receive a VIOLATION from Lower Southampton Township.
  • Properties being sold "as is" must be inspected and will be granted a Temporary Certificate to take to settlement, the buyer will have 12 months to make repairs.
  • Township owned recycling container (large green) must remain on premises.
  • Deed registration required - $10 fee.

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information:

Residential Resale Form:
Download Form

Residential Resale Comments:

From link to form select "U&O Permit Application Residential"

Rental Property Inspection Information

Fees & License Information
Inspection Fee: Varies by type

Exterior:
Sidewalks and curbs  
Handrails  
Broken windows  
House numbers  
GFCI  
Pools  

Interior:
Smoke alarm  
Handrails  
Sump pump  
Heating systems  
Fire extinguisher  

Other:

  • Tenant registration required.
  • Use and Occupancy Certificate required.

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information

Comments:

Sign Ordinances and Solicitation Rules

Rules
Open House Directional Signs:
  • Permitted only on the site of the open house
For Sale/Sold Signs:
  • Not to exceed 5 sq. ft.
  • One sign per property unless more than one frontage
  • Sign must be removed within 10 days after premises is sold
Solicitation Rules:
  • Solicitation permit required

School District

Name: Neshaminy

Tax Information

Millage Rate

Tax Applicable For Year
Millage Rate (County):
Real Estate Mills Municipal:
18.33
2026
Real Estate Mills School District:
Total Millage Rate:
   

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 (%): 1
Earned Income School District (%):
Local Services Tax: 52

Homestead Exclusions
County:
School District:
Municipal: --

Building Codes and Zoning

Building Code Requirements:

Zoning - http://lowersouthamptontownship.org/license-and-inspection/

Municipal Staff

Miscellaneous

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(Municipal data last updated January 27, 2026)

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