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East Goshen Township
"Respecting the Past, Serving the Present, Preparing for the Future"
Chester County, PA
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Resale, Rental, and Change of Use

Please be aware that prior to selling or renting out a residence or business space, or changing the use of a business in the Township, you must have a use and occupancy permit. A use and occupancy application, can be found here.

2024 Residential Resale/Refinance Update:

As of April 1st, 2024 East Goshen Township is changing the requirements for the issuance of a Certificate of Residential Re-Occupancy.

  1. An inspection is no longer required.
  2. The fee is changing from $100 to $50.
  • We will review the property for:
    • Open Permits
    • Open Violations
    • Any change of Use
  1. A signed affidavit is required for automatic garage door external entrapment safety systems.
  2. The Residential Property Transfer Application and Trash and Sewer Certification Applications are now combined in one application.
  3. (3) Checks are to be submitted:
    1. $50.00
    2. $15.00
    3. $15.00

(All checks to be made out to East Goshen Township)

* Application processing time is 15 business days from the date received.

* Incomplete applications will returned without processing.

Please contact Kelly Krause (kkrause@eastgoshen.org)  with any additional questions regarding the Residential Property Transfer Application

Please contact Jennifer Conrad (jconrad@eastgoshen.org)  with any additional questions regarding the Trash and Sewer Certification Application.

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