Municipal Information

Chester County - East Bradford Township

General Information

Type of Government
2nd Class Township

Address:
666 Copeland School Road
West Chester, PA 19380

Contact Information

Website http://www.eastbradford.org
Phone (610) 436-5108

Residential Resale Inspection Information


Exterior

Other

Interior

Other:

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information:

Residential Resale Comments:

Contact East Bradford Township for sewer certification inspection guidelines.

3/2019 - Sewer inspection no longer required.

Rental Property Inspection Information

Fees & License Information

Exterior:

Interior:

Other:

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information

Comments:

Contact East Bradford Township for sewer certification inspection guidelines.

Sign Ordinances and Solicitation Rules

Rules

Open House Directional Signs:

Not permitted.

For Sale/Sold Signs:

Not permitted in the traffic right of way. Permit must be obtained for all signs exceed 6 sq. ft. No sign shall exceed 32 sq. ft. Permit fee is $50.00; valid for 3 months. Sign must be removed when permit is expired.

Solicitation Rules:

Solicitor Permit required - https://www.eastbradford.org/DocumentCenter/Index/39

School District

Name: West Chester Area

Tax Information

Millage Rate

Tax Applicable For Year

Millage Rate (County):
Real Estate Mills Municipal:
2.25
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 (%): 0.75
Earned Income School District (%):
Local Services Tax: $52

Homestead Exclusions

County:
School District:
Municipal: --

Building Codes and Zoning

Building Code Requirements:

PA Uniform Construction Code (UCC): 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).
IRC
We have not separately adopted NFPA standard 211, Chapters 13 &/or 14, which regulate fireplace and heater chimney maintenance.

Property Maintenance Requirements:

Tree Maintenance and Removal Policy  in effect

Zoning Map:

Public Utilities and Septic Ordinances

On-Lot Sewage System Maintenance Program - https://www.eastbradford.org/231/On-Lot-Septic-Systems

In 2004, the Township adopted an on-lot sewage system maintenance program. The purpose of the program is to ensure that all on-lot sewage systems are routinely pumped and properly maintained. Please follow link for specific guidelines.

Public Meeting Schedule

Board of Supervisor Meetings:

Miscellaneous

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(Municipal data last updated February 5, 2026)

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