Type of Government
2nd Class Township
Home Rule:
No
Municipal Building:
3205 Big Road
Hours of Operation:
9 AM - 4 PM, M - F
Address:
P.O. Box 597
Frederick, PA 19435
Contact Information |
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| Website | http://www.upperfrederick.com |
| Phone | (610) 754-6436 |
| Fax | (610) 754-6828 |
| info@upperfrederick.com | |
| Point of Sale Inspection Required: | Yes |
| Inspection Fee: | $100 pass or fail |
| Reinspection Fee: | $75 |
Exterior |
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| Handrails | |
| Rubbish | |
| Broken windows | |
| House numbers | - Must be visible (3" minimum numerals) |
| Sheds | - Permits for accessory structures |
| Pools | - 4 foot fence |
| Other |
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Interior |
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| Smoke alarm | - On each level |
| Handrails | |
| Sump pump | - Roof/cellar/perimeter/sump pump not connected to sewer |
| Carbon monoxide detectors | |
| Heating systems | - Must be inspected by an authorized service contractor. Solid fuel burning needs to be cleaned and inspected prior to U & O. (See chimney requirements below) Copy of inspection report must be provided. |
| Fire extinguisher | - 2 1/2 lb BC dry powder minimum |
| GFCIs | - For kitchens, bathrooms and water services receptacles within 6 feet must be GFI |
| Sewer | - Applications for a water/sewer certification are required for Perkiomen Crossing and Ivy Ridge development. Must be filed with the township. Lateral. |
| Other | Electrical - 60 Amp. service or 3 wire 100 Amps. Electric ranges must be connected to outlets - not hard wired. Breakers labeled. |
| Other | Range - Gas ranges must have a shut off valve; outlet at range |
| Other | Chimney - All fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces and chimneys/vents must be inspected and certified safe to operate by an authorized service contractor. Copy of inspection report must be provided. |
| Other | Alarm system - Alarm system must be registered with the township |
| Other | Septic tank - Must provide receipt for proof of pumping within the last three years. |
| Other | Clean, safe & sanitary |
Residential Resale Comments:
Fees & License Information |
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Rules |
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| Open House Directional Signs: |
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| For Sale/Sold Signs: |
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| Solicitation Rules: | Soliciting permit application - http://www.upperfrederick.com/DocumentCenter/View/86/Soliciting-Application-and-License-PDF |
| Name: | Boyertown Area |
Millage Rate |
Tax Applicable For Year |
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Millage Rate (County):
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Real Estate Mills Municipal:
1.62
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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 - Jennifer Brown 267-372-2732 http://www.upperfrederick.com/2164/Tax-Collector
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 (%): | 0.5 |
| Earned Income School District (%): | |
| Local Services Tax: | $52 |
Homestead Exclusions |
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| Municipal: | -- |
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
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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.