REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Real Estate Transfers within the Borough of Ambridge

The Ambridge Borough Building is OPEN to the public.


There are a few items you need to supply the Borough, Water Authority, Municipal Authority & Tax Office to obtain a “No Lien” letter OR Certification. EACH Department below needs a Formal request on letterhead or your Company form AND a separate envelope for each returned lien/no lien you want to be returned to you. (Copy of our current Zoning Map link at the bottom of this page)


Please address your separate request on the outside of EACH of the 4 Departments envelope to: 

# 1* Ambridge Water Authority:  Attn: Lien Letter Dept.

600 Eleventh St – Ambridge, PA 15003

Voice Number 724-266-4847  – Fax 724-266-2144

The Check for liens on -Water – Sewerage & Refuse that is owed on the parcel(s).

  • Name of Seller
  • Name of Buyer
  • Address of Property
  • Parcel Number on Property
  • $25.00 fee
  • Send separate: Self Addressed – Stamped Envelope
  • Make check payable to: AMBRIDGE WATER AUTHORITY

#2 * Ambridge Municipal Authority: 

600 Eleventh St – Ambridge, PA 15003

Voice Number 724-266-7810 – Fax 724-266-5800 (Hours 9:00 am – 4:00 pm)

The Municipal Authority checks for compliance on downspout connections and dye testing on the parcel(s).


  • Name of Seller
  • Name of Buyer
  • Address of Property
  • Parcel Number on Property
  • Dye Testing Application (click here) Dye Test Application
  • **$50.00 fee** (New Fee)
  • Send separate: Self Addressed – Stamped Envelope
  • Make check payable to: AMBRIDGE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY


A certificate of completion will be sent if the downspout inspection has been completed. **If not completed, additional money may be due. Call Justin Maravich 724-266-7810 for more information.

#3*Ambridge Tax Collector: Stacey Krol

Voice Number 724-266-3702 – Fax 724-266-9191

Email: skrol@ambridgeboro.org

Hours of operation:

Monday-Wednesday- Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday Noon – 3:30 pm

Thursday – CLOSED


  • Name of Seller
  • Name of Buyer
  • Address of Property
  • Parcel Number on Property
  • $50.00 fee per Parcel 
  • Send Separate: Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
  • Make check payable to: STACEY KROL 

#4*Ambridge Borough Administration Office: 

Attn: Lien Letter Dept. 600 Eleventh St – Ambridge, PA 15003

Voice Number 724-266-4070 – Fax 724-266-9191

(This “No Lien Letter” may take up to 3 weeks, we check with the Fire Department, the Code Enforcement and the Building Inspector. Once completed – lien letters are valid for 30 days.  Please plan your closing accordingly.)

**NOTE: If this property is a commercial or rental units, please make sure the buyer(s) know they MUST register it with the Borough Code Enforcement within 30 days of purchase.


*An Ordinance (No.1297) has been passed by Ambridge Borough Council at the May 2018 Council meeting that requires all Real Estate Transfers of all Structures (Commercial and Residential) establishing procedures for obtaining Fire & Safety Certificates. Fee Schedule, Application for Inspection, and Typical Inspection Items are listed at the bottom of this page. All Real Estate Transfers and Closings after July 1, 2018 will be required to have this Fire & Safety Certificate. *