Municipal Information

Montgomery County - Douglass Township

General Information

Type of Government
2nd Class Township

Home Rule:
No

Municipal Building:
1320 East Philadelphia Ave.

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

Address:
1320 East Philadelphia Ave.
P.O. Box 297
Gilbertsville, PA 19252-0297

Contact Information
Website http://www.douglasstownship.org
Phone (610) 367-6062
Fax (610)367-7124
Email phiryak@douglasstownship.org
Main Contact Peter Hiryak, Manager

Residential Resale Inspection Information

Point of Sale Inspection Required: No

Exterior
Other

Interior

Other:

  • As of the date of last update, a residential resale inspection or use and occupancy permit is not required. Always verify this information with the municipality.

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information:

Rental Property Inspection Information

Fees & License Information
Inspection Fee: $75
Reinspection Fee: $55
Rental Property Registration/License Required: Yes
Other Rental Property Inspection Required: Yes

Exterior:
Handrails Any deck, patio, platform or landing that is 30 inches or more above the ground, requires a railing at least 36 inches high, which must be enclosed to prevent the passage of an object four or more inches in diameter through the railing.
Other The property must be in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.

Interior:
Smoke alarm At least one smoke detector in each of the following locations - in accordance with the IRC (International Residential Building Code) - Maximum three units, the IBC (International Building Code) - four units or more, and the IFC (International Fire Code)
Fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher equipped with 2 1/2 pounds ABC drypowder rating must be supplied for the dwelling mounted in the kitchen on the wall near the exit doorway.
GFCIs All kitchens, bathrooms, powder rooms and laundry rooms, or any garage and exterior outlets within six feet of a water source, must be supplied with a ground-fault receptacle.
Other Gas ranges - must be supplied with shutoff valves behind the range.
Other All electric ranges must have an outlet installed at the rear of range.
Other Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between garages and residences shall be equipped with solid wood doors, not less than one and three-eighths inches in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than one and three-eighths inches thick, or twenty-minute rated fire doors.
Other Property must be in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.

Other:

  • Rental registration and inspection ordinance effective 3/13.

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information

Comments:

Link to Documents, Forms & Permits - https://www.douglasstownship.org/resources/documents-forms-permits/  for Rental Unit Ordinance and property maintenance checklist for same

 

Sign Ordinances and Solicitation Rules

Rules
For Sale/Sold Signs:
  • Signs may be no larger than 6 sq. ft.and must have property owner's permission.

School District

Name: Boyertown Area

Tax Information

Millage Rate

Tax Applicable For Year
Millage Rate (County):
Real Estate Mills Municipal:
3.5
2026
Real Estate Mills School District:
Total Millage Rate:
   

Tax Collector - Rebecca Zern (610) 367-5257

NOTE: Boyertown Area School District tax rate is different for property owners in Berks County.

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 (%): 0.5
Earned Income School District (%):
Local Services Tax: $52

Homestead Exclusions
County:
School District:
Municipal: --

Building Codes and Zoning

Building Code Requirements:

  • PA UCC

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

  • We have not separately adopted NFPA standard 211, Chapters 13 &/or 14, which regulate fireplace and heater chimney maintenance.

Property Maintenance Requirements:

Property Maintenance Code ordinance effective 3/2013

Zoning Map:

View Zoning Map

Municipal Staff

Township Manager - Peter Hiryak
Building Code Official/Zoning Officer/ Code Enforcement - Andrew Duncan  https://www.douglasstownship.org/departments/building-zoning/

Elected Officials

Board of Supervisors - https://www.douglasstownship.org/government/board-of-supervisors/

Public Meeting Schedule

Board of Supervisor Meetings:

https://www.douglasstownship.org/government/meetings/

Miscellaneous

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(Municipal data last updated April 23, 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.