Selling a house in South Coventry Township, PA: what the city requires
Chester County, Pennsylvania · Last checked November 2026
South Coventry Township requires a sidewalk certification before settlement. Published fee: $50. Sidewalk certification under Ordinance 1-2020.
What South Coventry Township requires
Sidewalk certification
- Who does it
- Municipal code office. The seller applies.
- Cost
- $50
- Sidewalk certification under Ordinance 1-2020.
Housing in South Coventry Township
- Median year homes were built
- 1996
- Median home value
- $435,300
- Owner-occupied homes
- 883 of 967 (91%)
- Total housing units
- 1,087
Homes here are typically from 1996 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 South Coventry township, Chester 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: Sidewalk, curb and apron inspection
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 South Coventry Township require before I sell my house?
South Coventry Township requires a sidewalk certification before settlement. Published fee: $50. Sidewalk certification under Ordinance 1-2020.
How much does the sidewalk certification cost in South Coventry Township?
$50 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 South Coventry Township?
The median home in South Coventry Township was built in 1996, and the median home value is $435,300, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Nearby: Philadelphia & suburbs
- Pennsbury Township No point-of-sale rule
- Phoenixville Borough Required at sale
- Pocopson Township No point-of-sale rule
- Sadsbury Township No point-of-sale rule
- Schuylkill Township No point-of-sale rule
- South Coatesville Borough Required at sale
- Tredyffrin Township No point-of-sale rule
- Upper Oxford Township No point-of-sale rule
- Upper Uwchlan Township Required at sale
- Uwchlan Township (Exton) Required at sale
- Valley Township Required at sale
- Wallace Township No point-of-sale rule
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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)
- South Coventry Township 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.