Selling a house in Upper Salford Township, PA: what the city requires
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Last checked November 2026
Upper Salford Township requires a septic pumping receipt before settlement. Current septic pumping receipt required before any sale.
What Upper Salford Township requires
Septic pumping receipt
- Who does it
- Municipal code office. The seller applies.
- Cost
- Contractor-set
- Current septic pumping receipt required before any sale.
Housing in Upper Salford Township
- Median year homes were built
- 1979
- Median home value
- $459,800
- Owner-occupied homes
- 1,062 of 1,160 (92%)
- Total housing units
- 1,211
Homes here are typically from 1979 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 Upper Salford township, 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: Septic and well 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 Upper Salford Township require before I sell my house?
Upper Salford Township requires a septic pumping receipt before settlement. Current septic pumping receipt required before any sale.
How much does the septic pumping receipt cost in Upper Salford Township?
Contractor-set 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 Upper Salford Township?
The median home in Upper Salford Township was built in 1979, and the median home value is $459,800, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Nearby: Philadelphia & suburbs
- Upper Gwynedd Township No point-of-sale rule
- Upper Hanover Township Required at sale
- Upper Merion Township (King of Prussia) No point-of-sale rule
- Upper Moreland Township (Willow Grove) No point-of-sale rule
- Upper Pottsgrove Township No point-of-sale rule
- Upper Providence Township (Oaks/Mont Clare) Required at sale
- West Conshohocken Borough Required at sale
- West Norriton Township Required at sale
- West Pottsgrove Township Required at sale
- Whitemarsh Township No point-of-sale rule
- Whitpain Township (Blue Bell) Required at sale
- Worcester Township 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)
- Upper Salford 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.