Municipal Information

Montgomery County - Upper Frederick Township

General Information

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

Website http://www.upperfrederick.com
Phone (610) 754-6436
Fax (610) 754-6828
Email info@upperfrederick.com

Residential Resale Inspection Information

Point of Sale Inspection Required: Yes
Inspection Fee: $100 pass or fail
Reinspection Fee: $75

Exterior

Handrails  
Rubbish  
Broken windows  
House numbers - Must be visible (3" minimum numerals)
Sheds - Permits for accessory structures
Pools - 4 foot fence
Other

Interior

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

Other:

  • Application for Use & Occupancy Permit for Existing Structures per Ordinance #95-6 is available on township website.
  • Inspection applications must be submitted 14 days before settlement.

Certificates Required:

  • Chimney
  • Heater
  • Sewer
  • Water

Additional Information:

Residential Resale Form:

Residential Resale Comments:

Rental Property Inspection Information

Fees & License Information

Exterior:

Interior:

Other:

Certificates Required:

n/a

Sign Ordinances and Solicitation Rules

Rules

Open House Directional Signs:
  • Must have permission of property owners. Cannot be within the sight triangle of intersections. Signs must be removed when property is sold.
For Sale/Sold Signs:
  • Are permitted with a maximum of 6 sq. ft. in area and only one per street frontage.
Solicitation Rules:

Soliciting permit application - http://www.upperfrederick.com/DocumentCenter/View/86/Soliciting-Application-and-License-PDF

School District

Name: Boyertown Area

Tax Information

Millage Rate

Tax Applicable For Year

Millage Rate (County):
Real Estate Mills Municipal:
1.62
2026
Real Estate Mills School District:
Total Millage Rate:
   

Tax Collector - Jennifer Brown 267-372-2732 http://www.upperfrederick.com/2164/Tax-Collector

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
  • IRC

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
  • In the future we intend to adopt NFPA standard 211, Chapters 13 &/or 14, which regulate fireplace and heater chimney maintenance.

Property Maintenance Requirements:

  • IPMC

Zoning Map:

Public Utilities and Septic Ordinances

  • Septic Tank - Must have proof of pumping withing the last three years.
  • Registered Septage Haulers - current list available on township website

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(Municipal data last updated April 23, 2026)

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