Borough of Somerset · Somerset County, PA / Code violations
Can You Sell a House With Code Violations in Somerset, PA?
The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity.
Yes. You can usually sell a house with code violations in the Borough of Somerset. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in the Borough and Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the Somerset property address and what the code notice says.
What we buy
We buy the house with its code violations as-is. You do not have to start repairs, clean, or clear out the property before asking about a sale. We can talk through the house and what the notice says together.
What can affect closing
Pennsylvania’s Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act (68 P.S. §§ 1081–1083) gives you a way to sell with listed code violations in a covered sale. If a municipality requires an inspection before sale, it must issue a certificate so the sale can close, and the buyer has 12 months to correct the listed violations. A property already under a court order or in a blight action is an exception.
If an inspection is required, the certificate depends on the violations. A temporary access certificate lets the buyer enter to make repairs; it does not let a new occupant move in. Read Pennsylvania’s Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act, §§ 2, 2.1 and 3.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
Talk through the house and notice
We talk through the property and what the notice says, including any inspection, permit, or deadline details that may affect the sale.
Review a written offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You receive the written offer and terms before you commit.
Close through a title company
If you choose to sell to us, closing is through a title company.
Local help for a Somerset code notice
For inspection and permit information, see the Borough of Somerset Inspections Department . Somerset Township is a separate municipality, so Borough requirements apply to properties in the Borough.
Costs and questions
When you sell to us, we pay the transfer tax. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. Compare your own assumptions with the Somerset home-sale net proceeds calculator.
What our sellers say
“After my mother passed, my brother and I inherited her house off Derry Street. Neither of us lives in Harrisburg anymore, and the thought of cleaning it out and making repairs before listing felt impossible. USA Home Buyers made us a fair offer and closed in 12 days. We didn't have to touch a thing.”
“I was four months behind on my mortgage and the notices were stacking up. I didn't even know I could sell and still come out with money. USA Home Buyers explained the whole thing, the offer was fair, and we closed before things got worse. Huge weight off my shoulders.”
“I had a tenant who stopped paying rent and refused to leave. I was paying the mortgage out of pocket for months. USA Home Buyers bought the property with the tenant still in it. That was the end of my landlord days. Done.”
Questions about selling with code violations
Can I sell my Somerset house with code violations?
Usually, yes. Pennsylvania’s Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act provides a path for covered sales with listed violations. A property already under a court order or in a blight action is an exception. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in the Borough of Somerset and Somerset County.
Do I have to repair the violations before selling to you?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What does a temporary access certificate allow?
It lets the buyer enter to make repairs; it does not let a new occupant move in. The certificate issued depends on the violations and any inspection requirements.
What happens after I share the address and notice?
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You can review written offer terms before you commit; if you choose to sell, closing is through a title company.
What transfer costs do you pay?
When you sell to us, we pay the transfer tax. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Talk about your Somerset house
Call 888-274-5006 or send us the address and tell us what is going on with the property.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the Somerset property address and what the code notice says.