Type of Government
2nd Class Township
Hours of Operation:
8 AM to 4 PM, M-F
Address:
207 Park Avenue
Chalfont, PA 18914
Contact Information |
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| Website | http://www.newbritaintownship.org/ |
| Phone | 215-822-1391 |
| Fax | 215-822-6051 |
| nbt@newbritaintownship.org | |
| Point of Sale Inspection Required: | Yes |
| Inspection Fee: | $75 (resale or reoccupancy) |
| Reinspection Fee: | $40 |
Exterior |
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| Sidewalks and curbs | - All exterior sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, curbs, parking spaces and similar areas are in a proper state of repair. Make sure curbs, driveway aprons and sidewalks are not deteriorated, cracked, broken, a trip hazard, and will hold up through milling and paving process. |
| Broken windows | - Every window, door and frame is in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. |
| House numbers | / Street address - is legible and displayed in 6 inch Arabic characters if within 50 feet of right-of-way or displayed in 4 inch Arabic characters three (3) feet above grade on each side of mailbox or post at end of driveway on same side of street as structure |
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Interior |
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| Smoke alarm | /Smoke Detectors - Are installed and operating on every story including basement and all bedrooms. All monitored systems must be inspected and certified by an alarm company on township provided inspection form. |
| Handrails | - Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having more than four (4) risers, and every open portion of a stair, landing or balcony more than 30 inches above the grade or floor has handrails and guards (maximum four inch opening between balusters) |
| Sump pump | - If installed, has been properly installed and maintained in a safe approved manner (shall not be connected to public sewer) |
| Carbon monoxide detectors | - Are installed in the vicinity of the bedrooms, the fossil-fuel burning heater, fireplace and garage (Ord. 2012-02-01) |
| Safe stairs | - All interior stairs and railings are maintained in sound condition and good repair. |
| Exit Doors | - Locks on means of egress doors are readily openable from the inside without need for keys, special knowledge or effort. |
| Other | The fire resistance rating of floors, walls, ceilings, and other elements and components including fire doors and smoke barriers are maintained. |
| Other | The electrical system including service, fusing, outlets, and wiring has no visible or obvious defects which constitute a hazard to the occupants. |
| Other | Temperature relief valve for hot water heater has discharge pipe properly installed (extends no more than six inches off floor without reduction in pipe diameter) |
| Other | Mechanical appliances - All fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, shall be properly installed abd maintained in a safe working condition |
Residential Resale Comments:
Select Residential Use & Occupancy Permit Application from link to form. Sample inspection checklist is included in application.
A Use and Occupancy is required for a resale, lease or rental property.
The seller or landlord is responsible for obtaining a Use and Occupancy application from from the Township as well as paying the fee and setting up an inspection. (Agents are authorized to apply in place of seller).
No person should go to settlement or occupy a space without a Use and Occupancy Certificate.
Fees & License Information |
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| Rental Property Registration/License Required: | Yes - contact township |
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Comments:
North Penn Water Authority account holder changes effective Jan. 1, 2026
North Penn Water Authority (NPWA) has announced important changes to account holders for water service specifically affecting rental and lease properties. The new regulation states that “All service connections and account billing shall be issued only to the property owner for each parcel. As such, new accounts will not be in the name of tenants, renters, boarders, property managers and lessees.” An “Owner” is the person who is named as the Owner of the premises in the deed of record as recorded in the County Recorder of Deeds office. The policy shall become effective, without exception, on January 1, 2026. New accounts up to that date may be held by either the tenant or the property owner and current accounts will not be required to be updated to the property owner until the tenant terminates service.
Rules |
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Millage Rate |
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Millage Rate (County):
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Real Estate Mills Municipal:
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2026
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Real Estate Mills School District:
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TOWNSHIP AND SCHOOL DISTRICT REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX
Nicole Percetti, Tax Collector
PO Box 565
Chalfont, PA 18914Phone: 215-822-2930
Fax: 215-822-7384
Email:newbritaintax@gmail.com
Website: newbritaintax.webs.comNew Britain Township taxes - https://newbritaintownship.org/government/taxes/
Realty Transfer Percent |
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| PA State Transfer Percent: | |
| Realty Transfer Percent Municipal: | 0.5 |
| Realty Transfer Percent School District: | |
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Other Tax Information |
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| Per Capita Tax: | |
| Earned Income Municipal (%): | 0.625 |
| Earned Income School District (%): | |
| Local Services Tax: | $52 |
Homestead Exclusions |
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| Municipal: | -- |
Many local governments have adopted use and occupancy ordinances. Increasingly, code officials are citing non-permitted uses and or structures during their inspections. The following lists the enforcement policies as they relate to a residential resale inspection. Please see link below for more information regarding Pennsylvania's statewide building code, the Uniform Construction Code (UCC).
PA Labor and Industry Building Codes Homepage
Township Departments - https://newbritaintownship.org/government/township-government/township-departments/
Board of Supervisors - https://newbritaintownship.org/government/township-government/boardofsupervisors/
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(Municipal data last updated May 5, 2026)
The information contained in this profile is provided by the Suburban Realtors® Alliance as a general summary of real estate-related laws and regulations in this municipality. It is not intended to take the place of written law, ordinances or regulations that can be obtained directly from the municipality.