Type of Government
2nd Class Township
Hours of Operation:
M-F; 8 AM - 4 PM
Address:
110 Bell Tavern Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
Contact Information |
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| Website | http://www.eastcalntownship.com |
| Phone | (610) 269-1989 |
| Fax | (610) 269-9183 |
| manager@eastcalntownship.com | |
| Main Contact | Barbara Kelly, Township Manager |
| Point of Sale Inspection Required: | Yes |
| Inspection Fee: | $100 |
| Reinspection Fee: | $75 |
Exterior |
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| Sidewalks and curbs | |
| Handrails | |
| Foundation | Extreme signs of foundation settlement |
| House numbers | No less that 3" Gothic numbers on both sides of mailbox and if they are also on the house, visible from the center of the street, without obstruction. |
| Roof | Signs of any roof leaks or damage from leaks |
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Interior |
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| Smoke alarm | Smoke detectors one on each level of the home and one in each bedroom. If the units are hard-wired, they must be interconnected. |
| Handrails | Height (30" - 44"), stability (must withstand a 200# impact load) and openings (no more than 4" between balusters). |
| Sump pump | |
| GFCIs | Required along any area of kitchen counter or center island, bathrooms on all outlets and within 6' of any water source. |
| Sewer | Certification required. |
| Flooring | Signs of sagging or unstable floors. |
| Other | Range & oven operable. |
| Other | Laundry equipment - metal flex duct on dryer and safety valves on washer |
| Other | Water heater relief pipe (must terminate within 4" of floor) |
| Other | Bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans |
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Rules |
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| Open House Directional Signs: | Permitted ONLY with special permit from East Caln Township and permission of property owner. PLEASE NOTE - Illegal signs will be confiscated. There is a $55 fee for return of confiscated signs. Signs not picked up within 5 days will be destroyed. |
| For Sale/Sold Signs: | Only permitted on property for sale. No directional signs allowed without permit. (Per ordinance) |
| Solicitation Rules: | Solicitation permit required - http://www.eastcalntownship.com/DocumentCenter/View/14/Solicitation-Permit-Application |
| Name: | Downingtown Area |
Millage Rate |
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Millage Rate (County):
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Real Estate Mills Municipal:
1.25
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2026
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Real Estate Mills School District:
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Total Millage Rate:
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Realty Transfer Percent |
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| PA State Transfer Percent: | |
| Realty Transfer Percent Municipal: | 0.5 |
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Other Tax Information |
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| Per Capita Tax: | |
| Earned Income Municipal (%): | 0.5 |
| Earned Income School District (%): | |
| Local Services Tax: | $52 |
Homestead Exclusions |
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| Municipal: | -- |
IRC
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).
PA Labor and Industry Building Codes Homepage
Non-permitted decks that have been installed: Owner must remove or get a permit and ensure structure is compliant with codes
Non-permitted finished basements: Owner must remove or get a permit and ensure structure is compliant with codes
Means of egress for finished basement is required when
Non-permitted fences, sheds, or other structures: Owner must remove or get a permit and ensure structure is compliant with codes
We have adopted NFPA standard 211, Chapters 13 &/or 14, which regulate fireplace and heater chimney maintenance.
IPMC
Township directory - https://www.eastcalntownship.com/directory.aspx
Board of Supervisors - https://www.eastcalntownship.com/91/Board-of-Supervisors
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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.