Point-of-sale requirement
Mt. Lebanon dye test
Mt. Lebanon requires a dye test before a home can be sold. Here is what the test covers and the deadline for getting the paperwork to Public Works.
What Mt. Lebanon requires
Checked November 2026- Required for
- Selling a home. Refinancing does not require a dye test.
- Valid for
- 3 years
- Deadline
- The completed test form must reach Public Works at least 10 business days before closing.
- Municipal fee
- $50, sent with the form
- Who can test
- A plumber registered and licensed in Allegheny County
- Public Works
- 412-343-3403
How to register with Mt. Lebanon
- Print the Evidence of Compliance / Sanitary Sewer Dye Test form.
- A plumber registered and licensed in Allegheny County does the test and certifies the form.
- Send the form with the $50 fee to Public Works, 710 Washington Rd ([email protected], fax 412-343-3753). The Municipality doesn't schedule tests.
- Test when you list?
- Yes. An approved dye test is good for 3 years.
- Town contact
- Public Works 412-343-3403, [email protected]
What the plumber tests
- Each downspout
- Driveway and area drains
- Roof drains on flat roofs where the rain leader runs inside the building
- Interior French drains and sumps
- Blocked drains must be unblocked and included in the test.
If the test fails
If the test fails, the plumber reports the failure and the reason to Mt. Lebanon's Inspection Department, which then notifies you to correct it.
Summarized from the municipality's published rules, last checked November 2026. We check them on the first of every month. Rules change, so confirm with your town before closing.
Mt. Lebanon dye testing questions
Do I need a dye test to sell a house in Mt. Lebanon?
Yes. Every home sale in Mt. Lebanon needs a passing dye test before closing. What Mt. Lebanon requires: dye test before sale; not needed to refinance.
How long is a Mt. Lebanon dye test good for?
A passing test is good for 3 years.
When should I schedule the dye test in Mt. Lebanon?
Form and fee at least 10 business days before closing. A test done when you list is still good at closing, so book it then.
How much does a dye test cost in Mt. Lebanon?
The municipal fee is $50. The plumber's charge for the test is separate; the plumber quotes it before the visit.
How do I register the sale with Mt. Lebanon?
1. Print the Evidence of Compliance / Sanitary Sewer Dye Test form. 2. A plumber registered and licensed in Allegheny County does the test and certifies the form. 3. Send the form with the $50 fee to Public Works, 710 Washington Rd ([email protected], fax 412-343-3753). The Municipality doesn't schedule tests.