Municipal Information

Montgomery County - Lower Frederick Township

General Information

Type of Government
2nd Class Township

Home Rule:
No

Hours of Operation:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F

Address:
53 Spring Mount Road
Zieglersville, PA 19492

Contact Information

Website http://www.lowerfrederick.org
Phone (610) 287-8857
Fax (610) 287-0540
Email staff@LowerFrederick.org

Residential Resale Inspection Information

Point of Sale Inspection Required: Affidavit required
Inspection Fee: $25 fee

Exterior

Other

Interior

Smoke alarm - Affidavit certifies that the home is provided with a smoke detector on each floor level and in each bedroom which, when activated, will provide an alarm to the occupants of that floor.
Sump pump - see Sewer
Carbon monoxide detectors - Affidavit certifies that the home does or does not have equipment which requires a carbon monoxide detector such as gas or oil furnaces, gas refrigerators or washers, dryers, gas ranges, heaters or space heaters, fireplaces, charcoal grills, wood burning stoves or a garage connected to the home. If the answer is that the home is so equipped the affidavit must certify that the home is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
Sewer - Affidavit certifies that the home is or is not connected to the public sewer. If connected to the Lower Frederick Township public sewer, there must be an inspection by the sewage inspection officer to confirm that there is so sump pump connected to the sewer system. If connected to the Schwenksville Borough Authority public sewer, the sewage inspection officer must inspect to confirm there is no sump pump connected to the sewage system and that the sewer lateral lines are in satisfactory condition. If the property has an on lot system, the system should have been pumped and inspected within the last 3 years to be in compliance with the Township Ordinance. A copy of the most recent inspection report is on file at the Township Office.

Other:

  • Affidavit for obtaining a residential Use and Occupancy Permit . Must be notarized. (11/2016)

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information:

Residential Resale Form:

Residential Resale Comments:

U&O Residential resale multi family dwelling - https://lowerfrederick.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Use-Occupancy-Permit-Residential-Multifamily-Dwelling.pdf

New residential disclosures ordinance (2021-03) - https://lowerfrederick.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-03-New-Chapter-120-Residential-Disclosures-Signed.pdf
Requires developers or builders of new residential property to display the final approved subdivision plan, to specifically show this plan to all prospective purchasers, to secure a statement from proposed purchasers that they have seen and reviewed the final approved subdivision plan, and requiring the developer to present to prospective purchasers a plan for the lot being purchased and a disclosure statement.

Rental Property Inspection Information

Fees & License Information

Inspection Fee: $75 per unit
Rental Property Registration/License Required: Yes
Cost of Registration/Licensure: $0.00
Registration Valid For: 1 year
Other Rental Property Inspection Required: No

Exterior:

Interior:

Other:

  • Registration valid for one year. Must reregister at change of tenant.

Certificates Required:

n/a

Sign Ordinances and Solicitation Rules

Rules

Open House Directional Signs:
  • Permitted with permission of land owner and must be removed the day open house is finished.
For Sale/Sold Signs:
  • Signs may be no larger than 6 sq. ft. Up to 2 non- illuminated signs per street frontages, not exceeding 6 sq. ft., are permitted.

School District

Name: Perkiomen Valley

Tax Information

Millage Rate

Tax Applicable For Year

Millage Rate (County):
Real Estate Mills Municipal:
3.455
2026
Real Estate Mills School District:
Total Millage Rate:
   

Tax Collector - Josh Embree (610) 287-6769   lftaxman@dca.net charge is $25.00 Fee to be mailed to: Josh Embree, Tax Collector PO Box 58 Zieglerville PA 19492

https://lowerfrederick.org/?page_id=357

 

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 (%): 0.55
Earned Income School District (%):
Local Services Tax: $0.00

Homestead Exclusions

County:
School District:
Municipal: --

Building Codes and Zoning

Building Code Requirements:

  • PA 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
  • Means of egress for finished basement is not required
  • Non-permitted fences, sheds, or other structures: Owner must remove or get a permit and ensure structure is compliant with codes

Property Maintenance Requirements:

  • IPMC

Zoning Map:

Public Utilities and Septic Ordinances

Municipal Staff

Elected Officials

Board of Supervisors - https://lowerfrederick.org/?page_id=234

Miscellaneous

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(Municipal data last updated February 11, 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.