Type of Government
1st Class Township
Home Rule:
No
Hours of Operation:
8 AM - 5 PM, M-F
Address:
21 Bartram Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19063
Contact Information |
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| Website | http://www.darbytwp.org/ |
| Phone | (610) 586-1514 |
| Fax | (610) 586-0779 |
| nicole.whitaker@darbytwp.org | |
| Point of Sale Inspection Required: | Yes |
| Inspection Fee: | $125 |
| Reinspection Fee: | $75 (no show fee of $100) |
Exterior |
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| Sidewalks and curbs | |
| Handrails | |
| Foundation | - dry basement |
| Rubbish | |
| Broken windows | |
| House numbers | - Address number on all buildings. Row homes 3" address number located in rear. |
| Roof | |
| High grass and weeds | |
| Exterior stairs | |
| Driveways | |
| Other |
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Interior |
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| Smoke alarm | |
| Handrails | |
| Sump pump | |
| Carbon monoxide detectors | |
| Heating systems | |
| Water supply | - All plumbing must be functional and leak free |
| Safe stairs | |
| GFCIs | - near water |
| Exit Doors | - Locks easily |
| Sewer | - Sewer lateral inspection required as condition of Use & Occupancy permit. Township requires notification of test date so township representative may witness the test. Ordinance #691 effective date 1/1/2011. |
| Other | |
| Other | Basement must be dry |
| Other | Hotwater tanks - extension pipe 6" from floor |
Residential Resale Comments:
Checklist included in U&O application link.
NOTE: May 2023
Darby Township requiring escrow for sewer lateral repairs, despite PA law
The Suburban Realtors Alliance recently confirmed that Darby Township has been requiring that money be escrowed for any outstanding sewer lateral repairs that arise following a point of sale inspection. The Alliance has communicated with township staff to make them aware of the provision within the Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act (Act 133) that forbids a municipality from requiring escrow funds, bonds or other sorts of financial arrangements as a condition of issuing a resale certificate. Any Realtors or their clients who are being required to place money in escrow by Darby Township can contact the Alliance at sra@suburbanrealtorsalliance.com. Learn more about the Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act here.
Fees & License Information |
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| Inspection Fee: | $150 per unit |
| Reinspection Fee: | $75 |
| Rental Property Registration/License Required: | Yes |
| Cost of Registration/Licensure: | $150 |
| Registration Valid For: | One year |
| Other Rental Property Inspection Required: | Yes |
Exterior: |
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| Sidewalks and curbs | -Sidewalks and curbs must be in good repair. |
| Handrails | - On all new work handrails must be installed on any stairs more than three steps at the exterior. |
| Broken windows | |
| House numbers | - Numbers must be on all buildings. In the case of row homes, they must also be on the rear. (At least 3"). |
| Roof | |
| High grass and weeds | - Grass should not be more than six (6) inches high. |
| Driveways | - Rear driveways must be in good repair |
| Other | Two (2) recycling containers required. |
Interior: |
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| Handrails | |
| Sump pump | - No sump pumps may be connected to sanitary sewers. |
| Carbon monoxide detectors | |
| Heating systems | -- Heater must be in good working order. |
| Sewer | - Sewer PLEASE NOTE - Darby Township now requires a sewer lateral inspection as a condition of use & occupancy. Inspection must be completed by a licensed plumber. Per Ordinance #691 effective 1/1/2011. |
Comments:
Rules |
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| Open House Directional Signs: |
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| For Sale/Sold Signs: |
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| Solicitation Rules: |
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| Permit Requirements/Fee: | Business Privilege License Every business operating in any manner within the Township of Darby is required to obtain a Business Privilege License each and every year and to post that license in a visible location within your establishment.
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| Name: | Southeast Delco |
Millage Rate |
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Millage Rate (County):
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Real Estate Mills Municipal:
10.3961
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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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Tax Collector - Barry Merlino (610) 538-1785
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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| Earned Income Municipal (%): | -- |
| Earned Income School District (%): | |
| Local Services Tax: | $52 |
Homestead Exclusions |
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| Municipal: | -- |
Administration - https://darbytwp.org/administration-1
Licenses & Inspections - https://darbytwp.org/license-and-inspections
Board of Commissioners - https://darbytwp.org/board-of-commissioners
Feedback:
(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.