Municipal Information

Montgomery County - Schwenksville Borough

General Information

Type of Government
Borough

Home Rule:
No

Hours of Operation:
9 AM - 5 PM, M-Th; 9 AM - 2 PM, F

Address:
300 Main Street
Schwenksville, PA 19473

Contact Information
Website http://schwenksville-pa.org/
Phone (610) 287-7442
Fax (610) 287-8098

Residential Resale Inspection Information

Point of Sale Inspection Required: Yes
Inspection Fee: $75
Reinspection Fee: $50

Exterior
Sidewalks and curbs  
Handrails  
House numbers  
Pools  
Other
  • Decks

Interior
Smoke alarm  
Handrails  
Sump pump  /cellar drain or roof drain not connected to public sewer
Carbon monoxide detectors  
Heating systems If applicable a certificate of inspection has been provided by a Borough authorized heat and oil burner service dealer for the heating unit
Water supply  
Fire extinguisher  
GFCIs  
Sewer - Connections/Storm Sewer
Other NOTE - Ordinance 370 requires the inspection of sewer laterals at transfer of property by a master plumber. Inspection form and requirements are available on the Schwenksville Borough website. (6/13) Lateral inspection protocol and permits are issued by Schwenksville Borough Authority.
Other Electric
Other Gas range shut off valve; Electric range must have outlet
Other Dryer ventilation
Other Chimney/vent

Other:

  • Inspection required to be submitted 14 days before settlement.

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information:

Residential Resale Form:
Download Form

Residential Resale Comments:

Follow link to forms:

Application for Real Estate Sales Permit
Application for Additional Inspection
Temporary Access or Occupancy Permit Application
Borough Authority - Sewer Lateral Inspection Formd
Borough Authority - Private Sewer Lateral Repair Report

Rental Property Inspection Information

Fees & License Information
Inspection Fee: $75
Reinspection Fee: $50
Rental Property Registration/License Required: Yes
Cost of Registration/Licensure: $25
Registration Valid For: 1 year

Exterior:
Sidewalks and curbs  
Handrails  
House numbers  

Interior:
Smoke alarm  
Handrails  
Sump pump  
GFCIs  
Sewer  

Other:

  • Must obtain U&O prior to occupancy of new tenant.
  • Tenant registration ordinance in effect.

Certificates Required:

n/a

Additional Information

Comments:

Link to forms - https://www.schwenksville-pa.org/how_do_i/apply_for_obtain/apply_for_a_permit.php#outer-20

Rental Registration Form
Application for Residential Rental Use & Occupancy Permit
Application for Business Use & Occupancy Permit

Sign Ordinances and Solicitation Rules

Rules
Open House Directional Signs:
  • Not permitted.
For Sale/Sold Signs:
Solicitation Rules:

School District

Name: Perkiomen Valley

Tax Information

Millage Rate

Tax Applicable For Year
Millage Rate (County):
Real Estate Mills Municipal:
7.79
2026
Real Estate Mills School District:
Total Millage Rate:
   

Tax Collector - Siobhan Pocius 610-310-726

Non-resident EIT is 0.9%

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: $0.00

Homestead Exclusions
County:
School District:
Municipal: --

Building Codes and Zoning

Building Code Requirements:

  • International Building Code (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 get a permit, structure is grandfathered
  • Non-permitted finished basements: Owner must get a permit, structure is grandfathered
  • 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
  • Structures/sheds/decks MIGHT be grandfathered.
  • We have not separately adopted NFPA standard 211, Chapters 13 &/or 14, which regulate fireplace and heater chimney maintenance.

Zoning Map:

View Zoning Map

Municipal Staff

Borough staff - https://www.schwenksville-pa.org/government/borough_officials/index.php#Staff

Elected Officials

Borough Council - https://www.schwenksville-pa.org/government/borough_officials/index.php#Staff

Miscellaneous

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(Municipal data last updated April 23, 2026)

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