Mold help in West Chester, PA starts with the moisture source, then an experienced company for anything over about 10 square feet. West Chester Borough Building, Housing and Codes Enforcement handles rentals and property maintenance at 610-696-1773.
Who handles housing and building issues in West Chester?
| Need | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Rental licensing, property maintenance, permits | West Chester Borough Building, Housing and Codes Enforcement | 401 East Gay Street, 610-696-1773, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Reporting a code concern | West Chester Borough SmartGov | “Report a Concern” online. You can report anonymously. |
| Complaint about a residential dwelling | Chester County Health Department | 610-344-6225, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 295, West Chester |
| Checking a contractor | Pennsylvania Attorney General | 1-888-520-6680 |
What’s specific to West Chester?
- West Chester Borough landlords complete a Tenant-Landlord Form each year for a rental license.
- Landlords living more than 5 miles outside the borough must also file a notarized Responsible Agent Affidavit.
- The borough’s Residential/Student Rental Tracker lets you check a property’s license status.
- Code concerns can be reported through the borough’s SmartGov system, with or without your name.
- The Chester County Health Department, which takes residential dwelling complaints, is based on Westtown Road in West Chester.
Mold services in West Chester
Mold removal in West Chester
Local steps, contacts and what removal involves.
Mold inspection & testing
When an inspection helps and when testing isn’t needed.
Other mold problems
Basement, attic and water damage mold follow the same removal steps in West Chester as anywhere else. Read the guides for basement mold, attic mold, mold after water damage and black mold.
Areas nearby
Exton · Malvern · Downingtown · Glen Mills · Chadds Ford · All of Chester County
Mold help questions in West Chester
No. SEPA Mold Removal is a free referral service. Independent local companies do the inspection and removal.
Most property owners hear from a local mold company in 24 hours or less.
Mold cleaning alone usually doesn’t need one, but rebuild work can. Residential permits are applied for through the borough’s SmartGov portal.
Tell your landlord in writing first. Then use the borough’s SmartGov “Report a Concern” option or call 610-696-1773. The Chester County Health Department also takes residential dwelling complaints.
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Sources
- West Chester Borough: Building, Housing and Codes Enforcement
- Chester County: Submit a Health Complaint
- Pennsylvania Attorney General: Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
- EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
Last reviewed: October 2026