Municipal Information

Bucks County - Upper Makefield Township

General Information

Type of Government
2nd Class Township

Hours of Operation:
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, M-F

Address:
1076 Eagle Road
Newtown, PA 18940

Contact Information
Website http://www.uppermakefield.org/
Phone 215-968-3340
Fax 215-968-9228
Email info@uppermakefield.org
Main Contact David Lyman, Manager

Residential Resale Inspection Information

Point of Sale Inspection Required: No

Exterior
Other

Interior

Other:

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information:

Residential Resale Comments:

Ordinance 238 - New Construction/Lot/Subdivision disclosure ordinance. Seller must disclose to buyer any information regarding new construction, lot and/or subdivision.

Rental Property Inspection Information

Fees & License Information

Exterior:

Interior:

Other:

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information

Comments:

Sign Ordinances and Solicitation Rules

Rules
Open House Directional Signs:
  • Only permitted during the time of the open house.
  • Do not block sight clearance at intersections.
For Sale/Sold Signs:

 Annual Sign Permit for Realtors is required.  http://www.uppermakefield.org/sites/default/umsfiles/signpermitapp.pdf

  • Application available on Township website. Fee is $90. Off Premise signs are prohibited.
  • Maximum height= 5 feet, Maximum size= 6 square feet.
  • Signs must be removed within 10 days after settlement.
Solicitation Rules:
  • Solicitor permit required

School District

Name: Council Rock

Tax Information

Millage Rate

Tax Applicable For Year
Millage Rate (County):
Real Estate Mills Municipal:
6.45
2026
Real Estate Mills School District:
Total Millage Rate:
   

Tom Merchant - Tax Collector
New Office Location: 1076 Eagle Road Newtown, PA 18940 (In the modular trailer located next to the Upper Makefield Township Building)
New Mailing Address: Tom Merchant, Tax Collector P.O. Box 301 Washington Crossing, PA 18977-0301
Phone: 267-392-5749
Fax: 267-392-5749
Email: TomMerchantTC@gmail.com

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: --

Homestead Exclusions
County:
School District:
Municipal: --

Building Codes and Zoning

Building Code Requirements:

  • Upper Makefield Township Code
  • 2015 International Building Code
  • 2015 International Plumbing Code

Planning & Zoning information - https://uppermakefield.org/departments/planning-and-zoning/

Property Maintenance Requirements:

  • 2015 International Property Maintenance Code
  • 2005 Stormwater Management Ordinance
  • Tree removal permits - If you are considering removing trees from your property, please call 215-968-3340 for information about procedures and permits.

Zoning Regulations:

Zoning Map:

View Zoning Map

Public Utilities and Septic Ordinances

  • https://uppermakefield.org/residents/water-sewer-olds/
  • On-Lot Sewage System Requirements - To ensure that on-lot systems function properly, all owners of on-lot sewage disposal systems are required to have their tanks emptied by a licensed hauler at least every 3 years. After pumping the tank, the property owner is required to submit a copy of the hauler’s Pumper/ Inspector Report to the Planning and Zoning Office within 15 days.
  • NOTE: Residents in the designated areas of Dolington/Taylorsville are required to submit annual Resident Inspection Reports. Additionally, those systems must also be pumped annually.

Municipal Staff

Township Manager - David Lyman
Township Solicitor - Mary Ebele, Esq., Grim, Biehn & Thatcher

Miscellaneous

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(Municipal data last updated March 25, 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.