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rental operating license
A Rental Operating License is required to rent housing units or properties to tenants. They must be renewed annually and require a renewal fee.
What Are the Requirements?
- Complete and provide an Application for Rental Unit Registration & License (below) to the Borough Permit Personnel . This is required annually and due by January 31. Failure to register is subject to penalties imposed by the Borough.
- Once complete, the application needs to be submitted to the Borough with a check (Borough of Mount Penn) or online payment as outlined below.
rental program Overview
Listed below we have provided all of the key information and necessary steps required for owners of rental property units.
Why Does the Program Exist?
The Borough Council of the Borough of Mount Penn determined it was necessary to establish the following two ordinances for the benefit of the public health, safety, and welfare:
Ordin 863 - tenant registration
If a rental property is rented for over 30 days, the owner, landlord or agent must complete and provide a Tenant Listing (below) to the Borough Permit Personnel. This lists all tenants and occupants that will occupy the residence, address of residence, and all contact information including email. Please note: Application must be completely filled out in order to be processed. The ordinance can be viewed and downloaded below.
ordin 865 - crime free residential rental housing program
If a rental property is rented for over 30 days, the owner, landlord or agent must also complete and provide a Search Waiver Consent form (below) to the Borough Permit Personnel. The ordinance and addendum to the ordinance can be viewed and downloaded below.
What Are the Requirements?
The ordinances require the following; if a rental property is rented for over 30 days, the owner, landlord or agent must do the following:
- Complete and provide a Tenant Listing (below) to the Borough Permit Personnel. This lists all tenants and occupants that will occupy the residence, address of residence, and all contact information including email.
- Complete and provide a Search Waiver Consent form (below) to the Borough Secretary.
FEES
New Business License Registration
- $95.00 per unit (1- 5 units at a single address or complex)
- $85.00 per unit (6+ units [Units 1-5 are charged at $95.00])
- $80.00 per unit for new registrations after March 1
Bi-annual Inspection fee included in the Annual License.
Rental property inspections are held once every two years, unless there is a change in tenancy. (a new inspection shall be completed prior to occupancy by new tenant).
Annual License Registration
- $95.00 per unit (1-5 units at a single address or complex)
- $85.00 per unit for unit 6 or more units at a single address or complex
Enforcement Action
- $9.64 per letter for Certified Letters
- $150.00 failure to register or complete inspection prior to occupancy
Additional Fees
- $75.00 - New Rental Unit Annual Registration after March 31, of any successive year.
- $50.00 - Re-inspection fee (per occurrence) caused by a failure in the Bi-Annual Inspection
- $75.00 - Change in tenancy inspection (With a change in tenancy the bi-annual inspection date changes to the new occupancy date).
- $150.00 - Failure to register new Tenants prior to occupancy.
- $100.00 Inspection Code Appeal Fee
Rental property inspection
Inspections will occur on a bi-annual basis The inspection of the property is to determine compliance with minimum standards and requirements as follows:
- Each dwelling unit must have a smoke detector installed on each floor level and in the bedroom areas.
- An existing acceptable 60 ampere service, or a minimum 100 ampere three (3) wire electric service must be installed for the dwelling.
- All sidewalks and curbs must be in good repair free of large cracks and crevices, missing bricks and tripping hazards.
- All properties must be supplied with numbers outside the property, in clear view of the street, designating the street number of the property.
- The property and structure must be in compliance with all other aspects of the International Property Maintenance Code adopted by the Borough.
ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS ARE FOR THE FIRST TIME THE UNIT WILL BE USED AS A RENTAL. In these cases, the code enforcement officer will schedule an inspection within 15 days of receipt of a valid application and payment for an operating license. At the initial registration they must also provide a tenant listing, application, and lease with crime free addendum.
Rental Application and Supporting Documents
Please upload and submit completed forms and supporting documents here.
You can also submit all forms and payments in person by visiting our borough office during business hours.
The Borough of Mount Penn does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Complaints or requests for modification/accommodation to access a program, service or activity may be directed to borough council at 200 North 25th Street, Reading, PA.
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