Municipal Information

Delaware County - Aldan Borough

General Information

Type of Government
Borough

Home Rule:
No

Hours of Operation:
9 AM - 4 PM, M-F

Address:
1 W. Providence Road
Aldan, PA 19018

Contact Information
Website http://www.aldan-boro.org
Phone (610) 626-3554
Fax (610) 622-3597
Main Contact Scott Walker, Borough Manager

Residential Resale Inspection Information

Point of Sale Inspection Required: Yes
Inspection Fee: $100
Reinspection Fee: $50

Exterior
Sidewalks and curbs  
Handrails  
Foundation  
Rubbish  
Broken windows - All windows must operate and have screens
Peeling paint  
House numbers - Three (3) inches high at front. Numbers must also be posted at rear if a row home.
Roof  
Sheds  
High grass and weeds - Trimmed and maintained, including bushes
Exterior stairs  
Driveways  
Other
  • Gutters and downspouts - Clear and operational. Property graded to prevent accumulation of water.
  • All utilities operational
  • Egress
  • No inoperable vehicles
  • Adequate provisions for the storage and disposal of garbage and trash

Interior
Smoke alarm - On all levels and in every bedroom
Handrails  
Sump pump  
Ceilings  
Carbon monoxide detectors  
Heating systems - Overflow pipe on hot water heater and house heater if applicable to discharge 6" from floor
GFCIs - Kitchen, bathrooms and near washer if near a laundry tub
Exit Doors  
Walls  
Flooring  
Other Kitchen - Fully functioning kitchen
Other Dryer - Dryer vented to outside
Other Electric - Electrical service wire in good condition
Other Bathroom - Fully functioning 3PC bathroom

Other:

  • A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained prior to the sale, rental or re-rental of any unit and/or property in the Borough of Aldan.
  • Request for an appointment must be submitted a minimum of sixty (60) days prior to settlement date.
  • Owner or responsible party must be present for inspection.
  • Application available on the Borough of Aldan website
  • Conditional Use & Occupancy certificate and Use Only certificates are options in the borough. Conditional Use & Occupancy Certificate requires a contractor estimate for all work listed on the inspection report. The estimate amount plus ten (10) percent to be held in escrow by Aldan Borough until the work is completed. Use Only Certificate allows work to be done on the property only - no person shall occupy the premises. PLEASE NOTE: A municipality requiring escrow as a condition of receipt of a use and occupancy permit is not in compliance with MCOCA - Act 133. If this provision is being enforced by the municipality, please contact the Suburban Realtors Alliance to discuss options.

Certificates Required:

  • Chimney
  • Electrical

Additional Information:

Residential Resale Form:
Download Form

Residential Resale Comments:

From Download Form link select:

Application for Re-Sale Certificate - Residential or Commercial
Inspection Checklist for Rental/Resale Certificate

PLEASE NOTE: Aldan requires permits to be issued PRIOR to work for certain home repair and inspection items. They can and will withhold a U&O if proper permitting procedures are not followed.

NOTE: It has been brought to our attention that Aldan requires a Chimney Certification prior to issuance of a U&O. This requirement is not listed on the checklist linked above.

Rental Property Inspection Information

Fees & License Information
Inspection Fee: $75.00 per unit Residential/Professional - $100.00 for duplex
Reinspection Fee: $20.00
Rental Property Registration/License Required: Yes
Registration Valid For: Other
Other Rental Property Inspection Required: Yes

Exterior:
Other Follow same criteria as Residential Resale Inspection.

Interior:
Fire extinguisher - In kitchen.
Other Follows all other criteria for Residential Resale Inspection.

Other:

  • A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained prior to the sale, rental or change of tenant of any unit and/or property within the Borough of Aldan. Certificate must be displayed in unit.
  • Inspections must be requested within fifteen (15) days and owner or representative is required to be present.
  • Application available on the Borough of Aldan website
  • Annual inspections of residential rental properties.

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information

Comments:

Sign Ordinances and Solicitation Rules

Rules
Open House Directional Signs:
  • Open house directional signs are not permitted.
For Sale/Sold Signs:
  • 1 sign may be a maximum of 6 sq. ft. They must be placed on lot for sale & removed within 2 weeks of settlement. Corner lots may have one sign per street frontage.

School District

Name: William Penn

Tax Information

Millage Rate

Tax Applicable For Year
Millage Rate (County):
Real Estate Mills Municipal:
4.9
2026
Real Estate Mills School District:
Total Millage Rate:
   

Jerry Barber Tax Collector -  484-469-4645

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 (%): 1
Earned Income School District (%):
Local Services Tax: $52

Homestead Exclusions
County:
School District:
Municipal: --

Building Codes and Zoning

Building Code Requirements:

  • UCC - 2009
  • IRC 2009

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
  • Non-permitted fences, sheds, or other structures: Owner must remove or get a permit and ensure structure is compliant with codes
  • Finished basement egress is required. 4/13
  • In the future we intend to adopt NFPA standard 211, Chapters 13 &/or 14, which regulate fireplace and heater chimney maintenance.

Property Maintenance Requirements:

  • IPMC

Zoning Map:

View Zoning Map

Miscellaneous

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(Municipal data last updated May 8, 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.