Selling a house in Oakmont Borough, PA: what the city requires
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Last checked November 2026
Selling in Oakmont requires ownership and use form before closing.
What Oakmont Borough requires
Ownership and use form
- Who does it
- Municipal code enforcement or its inspection agency.
- Current and new owners each file a notarized certificate of ownership and use form.
Who to call
Oakmont Borough
412-828-3232
Official page
Housing in Oakmont Borough
- Median year homes were built
- 1963
- Median home value
- $334,500
- Owner-occupied homes
- 1,797 of 3,219 (56%)
- Total housing units
- 3,487
Homes here are typically from 1963 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 Oakmont borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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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.
- Apply to the municipality and pay the fee.
- Pass the inspection, or fix the listed items and get re-inspected.
- Give the occupancy certificate to the title company.
| Item | Typical 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 Oakmont Borough require before I sell my house?
Selling in Oakmont requires ownership and use form before closing.
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 Oakmont Borough?
The median home in Oakmont Borough was built in 1963, and the median home value is $334,500, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Nearby: Pittsburgh & Allegheny County
- Neville Township Required at sale
- North Braddock Borough Required at sale
- North Fayette Township Required at sale
- North Versailles Township Required at sale
- O’Hara Township Required at sale
- Oakdale Borough Required at sale
- Ohio Township Required at sale
- Penn Hills Required at sale
- Pennsbury Village Borough No point-of-sale rule
- Pine Township Required in some cases
- Pitcairn Borough Required at sale
- Pittsburgh Required in some cases
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Sources
- Pennsylvania Land Titles, Allegheny County Municipal Information: dye testing and occupancy (Feb. 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25077, B25003, B25001)
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.