Codes Department
The City adheres to the International Property Maintenance Codes (ICC) and its own codified ordinances as the framework for enforcing property maintenance. High grass, missing windows, and sanitary conditions are just some of the aspects of property maintenance that the City monitors and enforces.
Contact: 814-539-2504 and enter one of the extensions below
Each area of the City has one of three Code Enforcement Officers assigned to it. These individuals monitor their areas for violations and investigate any complaints of improper property maintenance made by neighbors, landlords, etc. To reach the officers, please call (814) 539-2504 and enter the extension number for your specific officer.
For any questions or complaints regarding the following areas: Oakhurst, Coopersdale, Morrellville, Cambria City, Minersville, and Rosedale, please contact Shawn Stiffler at extension 116
For any questions or complaints regarding the following areas: Prospect, Woodvale, or Kernville, please contact James King at extension 117
For any questions or complaints regarding the following areas: Hornerstown, Walnut Grove, Osborne, Roxbury, and Moxham, please contact Reggie Knight at extension 119
For any other inquiries please contact the codes department administrative assistant Theresa Rowe at extension 118
RENTAL INSPECTIONS
The City of Johnstown has thousands of rental units located throughout the City. It is important to the City that these rental units have required safety features in place to ensure the safety of all tenants. The City has updated our Rental Inspection ordinance to waive registration fees and lower the cost of inspections. All rental units within the City must be registered with the City of Johnstown Community and Economic Development Office.
Inspection Fee Schedule
Single-family dwelling: $50.00
Duplex or two-family dwelling: $150.00
Multi-family dwelling: $150.00
Halfway house: $1,500.00
Multiple property ownership: $50 per unit (10 or more units in the City)