What we buy
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You can talk with us about the house even when a notice, inspection, or permit question is still open.
What can affect closing?
Pennsylvania’s Municipal Code and Ordinance Compliance Act (68 P.S. §§1081–1083) usually means a municipality cannot stop a sale just because code violations are open: it must issue a certificate, and the buyer has 12 months to correct them. A property already under a court order or in a blight action is an exception.
If a sale inspection is required, the certificate depends on the violations. A temporary access certificate lets the buyer enter to make repairs; it does not allow a new occupant to move in.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job. An existing order, court case, or obligation before closing is not automatically erased by a sale.
What happens next?
We talk with you about the house and any notice, permit, or inspection involved. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. A code notice, fine, and recorded lien are different items; the written terms explain how any open item is addressed.
Local code help
For a code notice, permit, or inspection at a property inside State College Borough, the State College Borough Code Enforcement Office is the local office for code questions. This Borough office serves properties within its jurisdiction; properties elsewhere in Centre County fall under their own municipality.
Costs and questions
Compare what you might keep after sale costs with the State College home-sale net proceeds calculator.
Code Violations in State College PA — FAQ
Can I sell a State College house with code violations?
Yes. Pennsylvania law usually allows a sale to go forward with code violations. We buy houses as-is and can talk through the notice with you; a court order or blight action can change what happens.
Who handles code questions for a State College Borough property?
The State College Borough Code Enforcement Office handles local code questions for properties inside the Borough. We can review the notice with you and discuss it as part of the sale.
What if work was done without a permit?
We buy houses as-is, including homes with work completed without a permit. We can talk through what you know; the Borough can confirm which permit or inspection requirements apply to a property inside its jurisdiction.
Do I need to repair or clean out the house before contacting you?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, cleaning, or cleanout required to sell to us.
Does a code notice or lien disappear when I sell?
No. A code notice, fine, and recorded lien are separate items. We can review the notice with you; an existing order or lien is not automatically erased by a sale.
Call 888-274-5006 or tell us about the notice below.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us what notice or permit issue is still open.
Redfin September 2026 and Zillow September 2026 market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $430,895
- Year over year
- +2.59%
- Median days on market
- 10 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 31 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $415,228 ZHVI
Sources: Zillow’s Home Value Index and Redfin’s recent-sale data for State College, PA. Zillow data covers September 2026; Redfin data covers September 2026.