Selling a house in Aleppo Township, PA: what the city requires

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Last checked November 2026

Required in some cases

Selling in Aleppo requires new-owner occupancy registration before closing.

What Aleppo Township requires

New-owner occupancy registration

Who does it
Municipal code enforcement or its inspection agency.
Cost
$45.

Who to call

Aleppo Township
412-741-6555
Official page

Housing in Aleppo Township

Median year homes were built
1995
Median home value
$291,100
Owner-occupied homes
432 of 904 (48%)
Total housing units
1,075

Homes here are typically from 1995 or later, so inspections tend to focus on safety items like smoke and CO alarms, GFCI outlets and handrails.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Aleppo township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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What do you need?

How the occupancy inspection process works

Many Allegheny County boroughs and townships inspect a home before a new owner moves in and issue an occupancy permit. The checklist usually covers smoke detectors, handrails, electrical hazards and exterior condition.

  1. Apply to the municipality and pay the fee.
  2. Pass the inspection, or fix the listed items and get re-inspected.
  3. Give the occupancy certificate to the title company.
Typical cost ranges (estimates, not quotes)
ItemTypical range
Municipal fee$10 to $100

Read the full occupancy inspection guide

If the house fails

You can repair before closing, use an escrow or extension where the city allows it, let the buyer assume the work for a credit, or sell as-is. Compare the options.

Frequently asked questions

What does Aleppo Township require before I sell my house?

Selling in Aleppo requires new-owner occupancy registration before closing.

How much does the new-owner occupancy registration cost in Aleppo Township?

$45. Typical related costs: municipal fee $10 to $100.

What if my house fails?

You can make the repairs before closing, negotiate a credit with the buyer, or sell as-is to a buyer who will handle the work. Ask the municipality whether it allows a buyer to assume the work or an escrow.

Who pays, the buyer or the seller?

The ordinance usually makes the seller responsible for ordering it, but who pays for repairs is negotiable in the purchase agreement.

How old are the homes in Aleppo Township?

The median home in Aleppo Township was built in 1995, and the median home value is $291,100, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.

Nearby: Pittsburgh & Allegheny County

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Last checked November 2026. Rules and fees change by ordinance and resolution. Confirm with the municipality before you list. See something out of date? Report a change.