Type of Government
1st Class Township
Hours of Operation:
8 AM to 4 PM, M-F
Address:
8500 Furey Road, Boothwyn, PA 19014-2341 (Physical location)
PO Box 2187
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Contact Information |
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| Website | http://www.upperchichester.org/ |
| Phone | 610-485-5881 |
| gneedles@upperchitwp.org | |
| Point of Sale Inspection Required: | Yes |
| Inspection Fee: | $130.50/unit PLUS $100 stormwater authority fee (residential) |
| Reinspection Fee: | $80.50/unit |
Exterior |
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| Sidewalks and curbs | Good condition, no trip hazards or deteriorated surfaces |
| Handrails | Required with four or more risers. Guardrails are required on all decks and patios. If new rails, they are required to be installed to current building code. |
| Broken windows | Insect screening, working sash balance, no broken panes |
| House numbers | 4 inches high located at or near front entry door and on both sides of the street mailbox |
| Roof | Good condition with no missing shingles and/or evidence of leaks |
| GFCI | Electric service cable must be in good condition with no frayed sheathing and attached to structure. All receptacles must be GFCI protected. |
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Interior |
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| Smoke alarm | Â Required on all levels and inside all bedrooms |
| Handrails | Required on all stairs with more than four risers. All open portions of stairs and flat surfaces above 30 inches from the floor must have guards according to code. |
| Sump pump | Must discharge to grade |
| Carbon monoxide detectors | Â Required on sleeping floors, and basement or level where fossil fueled equipment is located |
| Water supply | Plumbing intact and free from leaks |
| GFCIs | Required at kitchen counter at the sink location, bathrooms, wash tub sinks, and sump pump location |
| Walls | Interior surfaces free from holes and peeling paint |
| Other | Pressure relief valve on all pressure vessels must have extension tubes within 6 inches to floor |
Residential Resale Comments:
From Download Form link select:
Use & Occupancy: Resale Application
Use & Occupancy: Guidelines Residential
NOTE (8/8/2025) - UPPER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY INSPECTION FOR CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP NOW INCLUDES THE SOUTHEASTERN PA STORMWATER AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP
Fees & License Information |
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| Inspection Fee: | Varies |
| Rental Property Registration/License Required: | Yes |
| Registration Valid For: | 1 year |
| Other Rental Property Inspection Required: | Yes |
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Interior: |
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Comments:
Use & Occupancy: Rental Application - https://ecode360.com/UP1263/documents/Misc._Documents?category=Permit%20Applications%20and%20Forms
Rules |
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| Open House Directional Signs: | Only on private property, not in right of way, must have owners permission. |
| For Sale/Sold Signs: | Signs may be a maximum of 6 sq. ft., must be removed after settlement |
| Solicitation Rules: | Peddler Permit required |
| Name: | Chichester |
Millage Rate |
Tax Applicable For Year |
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Millage Rate (County):
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Real Estate Mills Municipal:
3.0352
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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 Collection - https://www.upperchi.org/departments/tax-collection/
Business License Registration required - see Documents on township website. Township collects a tax on net profits - Net profits earned on or after January 1 of any year, of the operation of a business, profession or other activity, except corporations.
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 (%): | 1 |
| Earned Income School District (%): | |
| Local Services Tax: | $52 |
Homestead Exclusions |
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| Municipal: | -- |
IPMC
Vacant Property Registration required - https://www.upperchi.org/departments/license-and-inspection/vacant-properties/
Vacant Property Registration required - https://www.upperchi.org/departments/license-and-inspection/vacant-properties/
https://www.upperchi.org/government/township-commissioners/
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(Municipal data last updated April 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.