West Reading, PA · Berks County
Certificate of Occupancy Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a property transfer inspection for a West Reading property.
What this form is
This application requests a property transfer inspection for a West Reading property in connection with a certificate of occupancy. It asks for the property address and type, application and anticipated settlement dates, and contact details for the current owner, realtor or agent, and prospective buyer if available. The form lists inspection fees and additional charges for extra units, re-inspections, and requests made less than five business days before settlement.
Who needs it
The current owner or their representative should complete this application when requesting a property transfer inspection for a West Reading property.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form and payment to the Borough of West Reading Code Enforcement Department at 500 Chestnut Street, West Reading, PA 19611. The form lists fees based on property units, re-inspections, and timing.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Occupancy Application for a West Reading property transfer inspection.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the property, application, settlement, owner, agent, and prospective buyer information requested on the form.
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Calculate the Fees
Use the fee instructions on the form to calculate the inspection and any applicable additional charges.
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Submit the Application
Sign and date the application, then submit it with payment to the Borough of West Reading Code Enforcement Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- Submit the completed application and payment to the Borough of West Reading Code Enforcement Department at 500 Chestnut Street, West Reading, PA 19611.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property address and type, application and anticipated settlement dates, and contact information for the current owner, realtor or agent, and prospective buyer if available.
- What fees does the form list?
- The form lists inspection fees based on the number of units, additional re-inspection charges, and a higher fee for requests made less than five business days before settlement.