Inspections

Residential Rentals

The Borough of Phoenixville requires the submission of a yearly rental license fee for each rental dwelling in the Borough. The license is valid from July 1 to June 30 of each calendar year. 

Annual Inspections

Each unit is to be inspected annually by the Borough Rental Inspector and each property owner should receive a letter indicating the date and time of the required inspection. Property owners are required to notify their tenants prior to the inspector’s arrival ensuring the property is available for inspection.

Requirements for Annual License

The annual rental license is mailed to the property owner and payment is due on July 31 of every calendar year. The property owner is required to provide current tenant information and the habitation of the property must meet the requirements of the Borough’s maintenance codes. View the code for rental properties.

Transfer of Licenses & Changes in Occupancy

Rental licenses are not transferable; if a property is sold, a new license will be required and the cost of this license is not prorated.

Tenant Responsibilities

Tenants have the the same responsibilities as any resident of the Borough. These responsibilities are summarized and sent to the landlord as a refresher each year on the reverse side of the Tenant and Landlord Information Form and can be seen on the Bilingual Tenant Responsibilities Form.

Scheduling an Inspection

Rental inspections can be scheduled by contacting Code Enforcement at 610-933-8801, ext. 314 or emailing dmoore@phoenixville.org. 

Property Transfer Inspections

The sale of a property in the Borough of Phoenixville requires that the seller or representative obtain a resale inspection prior to the transfer of the property. Please see the requirements listed on the Property Transfer Permit Checklist. Inspections may only be scheduled after the submission and payment of a Property Transfer Permit Application to codes@phoenixville.org. 

Construction Code Inspections

Property owners, residents, and contractors should contact the Borough for concerns regarding property safety and to schedule inspections that are a requirement of permits issued by the Code Enforcement Department.

Construction permit inspections are conducted by Barry Isett & Associates. You can reach the Code Enforcement Department by emailing codes@phoenixville.org or by calling 610-933-8801, ext. 312, to schedule an appointment or to report a concern. 

Adopted Codes

The Borough of Phoenixville is an opt-in municipality adhering to the mandates set forth from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code (UCC) which to date, has adopted a set of codes.