Bradford Township

Code Enforcement

Bradford Township has adopted both the International Property Maintenance Code and the International Residential Code.

Rental Property Registration

Bradford Township residents are required to register their rental properties with the Code Enforcement Officer. When the rental passes our inspection a Certificate of Compliance will be issued. The property then must be re-inspected by our office whenever a change of tenants occurs and before the new tenant can move in. Landlords can obtain a list of code requirements by calling our office.

Any property in Bradford Township that is a rental property must complete a Rental Property Registration form. A registration form must be completed and submitted to the Township Office within 30 (thirty) days of any property becoming a rental property and/or any current rental property that has a change in tenants.

Rental Property Registration Form

Disclosure Sale Inspection

Bradford Township requires any resident who is selling their house — whether through a realtor, land contract, or rent-to-own — to first obtain a Disclosure Sale Inspection through our office. After the house is inspected a Letter of Disclosure permit will be issued to the seller.

Inspection Fees

Home Inspection

$150.00

Rental Property Inspection

$25.00

Sewer Inspection

$15.00

Common Code Violations

Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors are required in each story of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, and on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom. Smoke detectors are also required in attached garages.

Unusable Vehicles

There is no open storage of any unusable vehicle allowed. Vehicles must be licensed, insured, registered, and must run.

Grass, Weeds & Vegetation

Grass, weeds, or vegetation cannot exceed a height of 8 inches.