Selling a house in North Wales Borough, PA: what the city requires
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Last checked November 2026
North Wales Borough requires a resale U&O plus lateral video before settlement. NWWA sewer video required.
What North Wales Borough requires
Resale U&O + lateral video
- Who does it
- Municipal code office. The seller applies.
- Cost
- Not published online. Ask the municipality.
- NWWA sewer video required.
Housing in North Wales Borough
- Median year homes were built
- 1943
- Median home value
- $410,500
- Owner-occupied homes
- 949 of 1,276 (74%)
- Total housing units
- 1,363
With half the homes built by 1943, inspectors here commonly flag older wiring, missing GFCI outlets, handrails, and worn exteriors. Fix the cheap items before the inspection.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for North Wales borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
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How the resale use & occupancy (u&o) process works
About half of the municipalities in suburban Philadelphia require a resale use and occupancy certificate or similar sign-off before settlement. Pennsylvania's MCOCA law limits how a town can use violations to block a sale.
- Apply as soon as you list. Many towns ask for 14 to 60 days of lead time, and some double the fee for late applications.
- Pass the inspection to get a full certificate.
- If there are minor violations, the town must issue a temporary certificate. The buyer then usually has 12 months to fix them.
- If there are substantial violations, the buyer can still close with a temporary access certificate but cannot move in until the work is done.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Municipal fee | $0 to $300 |
Read the full resale use & occupancy (u&o) guide
Other towns with the same requirement: Sewer lateral video or dye test
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 North Wales Borough require before I sell my house?
North Wales Borough requires a resale U&O plus lateral video before settlement. NWWA sewer video required.
How much does the resale u&o + lateral video cost in North Wales Borough?
Not published online. Ask the municipality. Typical related costs: municipal fee $0 to $300.
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 North Wales Borough?
The median home in North Wales Borough was built in 1943, and the median home value is $410,500, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Nearby: Philadelphia & suburbs
- Lower Salford Township (Harleysville) No point-of-sale rule
- Marlborough Township Required at sale
- Montgomery Township (Montgomeryville) No point-of-sale rule
- Narberth Borough Required at sale
- New Hanover Township No point-of-sale rule
- Norristown Municipality Required at sale
- Pennsburg Borough Required at sale
- Perkiomen Township Required at sale
- Plymouth Township (Plymouth Meeting) Required at sale
- Pottstown Borough Required at sale
- Red Hill Borough Required at sale
- Rockledge Borough Required at sale
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Sources
- Greater Philadelphia Home Sale Fee Index (Aug. 2026 edition)
- Suburban Realtors Alliance, Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act (MCOCA)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25077, B25003, B25001)
- North Wales Borough home sale guide, Greater Philadelphia Home Sale Fee Index
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.