Type of Government
2nd Class Township
Hours of Operation:
M-F; 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Address:
715 North Ship Road
Exton, PA 19341
Contact Information |
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| Website | http://www.uwchlan.com |
| Phone | (610) 363-9450 |
| Fax | (610) 363-0518 |
| kchurchill@uwchlan.com | |
| Main Contact | Scott Greenly, Township Manager |
| Point of Sale Inspection Required: | Yes |
| Inspection Fee: | $100 |
Exterior |
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| Sidewalks and curbs | - Any sidewalk with a crack wider than 1" or having a vertical plane difference of 1/2" shall be replaced. |
| Handrails | - Required on one side of stairs with 3 or more risers; enclosed guards on both sides of open stairs or surfaces exceeding 30" above grade). |
| House numbers | - Address posting, minimum of three (3) inch size reflective numbers posted in a location visible from the street from both directions. |
| Pools | - Fences and gates in proper working condition. Gates to open away from pool and self-close and self-latch. Hot tub covers may not be damaged. All latches/buckles in place. |
| Exterior stairs | - Maximum height of stair/step risers is 8 1/4" |
| Driveways | - Onsite septic or well water must show evidence that systems are in good working order |
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Interior |
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| Smoke alarm | - Must be operational and located on each level. (Basements - finished and unfinished areas) |
| Handrails | - Required on one side of stairs with 3 or more risers; enclosed guards on open side of stairs or surfaces exceeding 30" above floor. |
| Sump pump | - No sump pump connection to sanitary sewer permitted. |
| Safe stairs | - no stairs/step with riser heights exceeding 8 1/4 inches |
| GFCIs | - kitchen and baths |
| Exit Doors | - dead bolts must have thumb-latches (no key on egress side) on primary egress door |
| Other | Safe/adequate plumbing (no visible evidence of leaking plumbing facilities and toilets). No prhibited connections. |
| Other | No openings in electrical service panel box. No open wires or obvious electrical hazards. |
| Other | No hazardous conditions, (wiring, fireplaces/stoves, floors, walls, windows, etc). |
| Other | HVAC condensate/dehumidifier lines may not be connected to sanitary sewer or drain to sinks |
| Other | Water heater pressure relief valve piped to within 6 inches of floor |
Residential Resale Comments:
Residential Resale Use & Occupancy inspections are required for Uwchlan Township by adoption of Ordinance 85-4. Please complete the online form to submit a request to schedule the inspection. A township inpector will contact the listed party via email approximately 30 days prior to the scheduled settlement date.
Resale Use & Occupancy Policy - http://www.uwchlan.com/DocumentCenter/View/778/Resale-Inspection-Policy
Fees & License Information |
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| Inspection Fee: | $50 |
| Reinspection Fee: | $25 |
| Rental Property Registration/License Required: | No |
| Other Rental Property Inspection Required: | Yes -- Certificate of code compliance valid for 5 years. |
Exterior: |
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| Sidewalks and curbs | Shall be in good repair and in a safe condition. Sidewalks with horizontal crack or a difference in elevation of more than ½ inch vertical or one inch horizontal shall be deemed not in a safe condition and shall be replaced. |
| Handrails | Every flight of stairs which is more than three risers high shall have a handrail and guard, and every open portion of a stair, landing, or balcony, which is more than 30 inches above floor or grade, shall have guardrail installed in accordance with the Building Code. All decks, more than 30” above finished grade, shall have a guardrail installed in accordance with building code. |
| Foundation | |
| House numbers | Each house, building or structure shall have the assigned address number displayed in a position easily observable and readable from the public or private street or right-of-way. All numbers shall be in Arabic figures at least 3 inches high and reflective. |
| Other | Exterior walls, roofs, doors and windows shall be free of holes or breaks. The roof shall be weather tight. |
Interior: |
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| Smoke alarm | Every residential dwelling unit shall have a minimum of one, 110 volt A/C powered with battery back-up, smoke detector near a sleeping area. |
| Handrails | Every flight of stairs which is more than three risers high shall have a handrail and guard, and every open portion of a stair, landing, or balcony, which is more than 30 inches above floor or grade, shall have guardrail installed in accordance with the Building Code. All decks, more than 30” above finished grade, shall have a guardrail installed in accordance with building code. |
| Sump pump | Floor drains shall not be permitted. Sump pumps are not permitted to be connected to the sanitary sewer. All illegal connections shall be removed and discharged to an approved location. |
| Other | Every habitable room in a dwelling unit shall contain at least two separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every bathroom shall contain at least one G.F.C.I. receptacle. |
| Other | All plumbing fixtures shall be clean, operating properly and in a sanitary condition. All traps and fixtures shall be operational at all times. |
| Other | Exit signs an emergency lighting must be present and operational as required. |
Comments:
Rental U&O information - http://uwchlan.com/327/Permits-Forms select form "Rental U&O"
Rules |
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| Open House Directional Signs: | A tent sign announcing Open House for a residential resale- within 1000ft. of the house for sale and property owner consent for placement. Per ordinance. |
| For Sale/Sold Signs: | On site real estate signs, on individual properties that are for sale, rent, or lease or which have been sold, rented or leased. The former type shall be permitted for as long as the property remains for the sale or rent, but the latter type shall be removed within a week of the date of the sale or rental agreement. Per ordinance. |
| Name: | Downingtown Area |
Millage Rate |
Tax Applicable For Year |
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Millage Rate (County):
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Real Estate Mills Municipal:
1.025
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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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Use this link http://www.uwchlan.com/FormCenter for tax cert and real estate tax cert forms.
Real Estate Taxes - http://www.uwchlan.com/225/Real-Estate-Taxes
Sewer & Trash Billing - http://www.uwchlan.com/221/Sewer-Trash-Billing
Earned Income & LST - http://www.uwchlan.com/226/Earned-Income-and-Local-Services-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 (%): | 0.75 |
| Earned Income School District (%): | |
| Local Services Tax: | $52 |
Homestead Exclusions |
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| Municipal: | -- |
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
Staff Directory - http://www.uwchlan.com/Directory.aspx?did=4
Board of Supervisors meetings - http://www.uwchlan.com/183/Board-of-Supervisors
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(Municipal data last updated February 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.