Areas that require a septic or well inspection at sale
If the home is on a private septic system or well, these areas require an evaluation, pumping or a water test before transfer. Homes on public water and sewer are usually exempt.
32 municipalities in 4 states mention this in their sale requirements.
Michigan (11)
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie CountyBenzie County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Elk Rapids TownshipAntrim County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Isabella CountyIsabella County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Kalkaska CountyKalkaska County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Leelanau CountyLeelanau County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Long Lake TownshipGrand Traverse County | Septic inspection at time of property transfer | Required at sale | |
| Manistee CountyManistee County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Milton TownshipAntrim County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Secord TownshipGladwin County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Torch Lake TownshipAntrim County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Village of Elk RapidsAntrim County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale |
New Jersey (5)
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbsboro BoroughCamden County | Resale certificate | Required at sale | |
| Hopewell Township (Titusville)Mercer County | Smoke/CO certificate | $45 | Required at sale |
| Monroe Township (Williamstown)Gloucester County | Resale inspection | Required at sale | |
| Pemberton Township (Browns Mills)Burlington County | CO transfer | Required at sale | |
| Waterford TownshipCamden County | Resale certificate | $75 | Required at sale |
Ohio (9)
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrecksvilleCuyahoga County | Septic inspection | $350 | Required in some cases |
| Broadview HeightsCuyahoga County | Septic inspection | $350 | Required in some cases |
| Coventry TownshipSummit County | Well and septic inspection | Required in some cases | |
| Gates MillsCuyahoga County | Point-of-sale inspection | Required at sale | |
| Hunting ValleyCuyahoga County | Point-of-sale inspection | No fee | Required at sale |
| Middleburg HeightsCuyahoga County | Septic system evaluation | Required in some cases | |
| Moreland HillsCuyahoga County | Point-of-sale inspection | $50 | Required at sale |
| OrangeCuyahoga County | Smoke and CO detector inspection | $50, | Required at sale |
| Seven HillsCuyahoga County | Septic inspection | Required in some cases |
Pennsylvania (7)
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedminster TownshipBucks County | Resale U&O | $60 | Required at sale |
| Lower Frederick TownshipMontgomery County | Notarized affidavit | $25 | Required at sale |
| Milford TownshipBucks County | Resale U&O | $50 | Required at sale |
| New Britain BoroughBucks County | Resale U&O | $125 | Required at sale |
| Springfield TownshipBucks County | Resale U&O | $150 | Required at sale |
| Upper Frederick TownshipMontgomery County | Resale U&O | $100 | Required at sale |
| Upper Salford TownshipMontgomery County | Septic pumping receipt | Required at sale |
Other topics: Sump pump inspection · Sidewalk, curb and apron inspection · Chimney and heater certification · Sewer lateral video or dye test · Smoke and CO detector certificate · Municipal transfer tax
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