Towns that inspect sidewalks, curbs or aprons at sale

These towns check the public sidewalk, curb or driveway apron in front of the house before they sign off on a sale. Cracked or heaved slabs often have to be replaced by the seller, so walk the frontage before you list.

16 municipalities in 5 states mention this in their sale requirements.

California (1)

CityWhat is requiredFeeStatus
OaklandAlameda CountyEBMUD sewer lateral Compliance Certificate + Sidewalk inspection$370Required at sale

Illinois (2)

CityWhat is requiredFeeStatus
BellwoodCook CountyVillage inspection before transfer stamps + Municipal transfer stamp$5Required at sale
MantenoKankakee CountyVillage inspection before transfer stampsRequired at sale

New Jersey (2)

CityWhat is requiredFeeStatus
Collingswood BoroughCamden CountyExterior concrete + smoke certRequired at sale
Haddonfield BoroughCamden CountyFire cert + sidewalk inspection$45Required at sale

Ohio (1)

CityWhat is requiredFeeStatus
WickliffeLake CountyPoint-of-sale inspectionRequired at sale

Pennsylvania (10)

CityWhat is requiredFeeStatus
Bridgeport BoroughMontgomery CountyResale U&O$100Required at sale
Horsham TownshipMontgomery CountyTransfer certificationRequired at sale
Lower Merion TownshipMontgomery CountyResale certification$80Required at sale
Narberth BoroughMontgomery CountyResale U&ORequired at sale
Ridley TownshipDelaware CountyResale CO$150Required at sale
Silverdale BoroughBucks CountySewer + trash certsRequired at sale
South Coventry TownshipChester CountySidewalk certification$50Required at sale
Springfield Township (Montco)Montgomery CountyResale certification$60Required at sale
Telford Borough (Bucks/Montco)Bucks CountyResale U&O$100Required at sale
Upper Dublin TownshipMontgomery CountyProperty transfer inspection$45Required at sale

Other topics: Sump pump inspection · Chimney and heater certification · Sewer lateral video or dye test · Septic and well inspection · Smoke and CO detector certificate · Municipal transfer tax

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