Legislation

Council Seeks Limits: Philadelphia Voters Decide Fate of Four-Term Term Limits Proposal for Council Members

Philadelphia voters will decide in May whether City Council members can serve more than four terms in office, according to a proposal put forth by six councilmembers including Domb and Squilla.

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City Mandates Employers Alert Workers to Available Tax Credits Amid Growing Income Inequality Concerns

Low-income Philly workers may soon have a clearer path to tax savings as city council targets income inequality with a new bill requiring employers to alert employees about available credits. The move aims to reach thousands of eligible Philadelphians.

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City Rolls Out "Streeteries" Program Allowing Expanded Outdoor Dining in Philly Neighborhoods This Summer

Philadelphia residents can expect to see more street-side cafes and dining areas popping up in popular neighborhoods this summer, but some business owners are still waiting on the details of the new "Streeteries" program.

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Philadelphia City Council Tackles Sidewalk Café Regulations with New Rules and Licensing Requirements

Philadelphia is revising sidewalk cafe regulations with new licensing and location restrictions, affecting outdoor eating spaces in the city. Details of changes to Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code are expected.

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Philadelphia City Council Passes Law Regulating Off-Road Vehicle Use in City

Philadelphia Homeowners Rejoice as Council Votes to Limit Street Paving Noise The proposed legislation would require companies to do nighttime paving work only on major thoroughfares, sparing residents from 3am jackhammering outside their homes.

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City Council Tackles Business Tax Overhaul in Move to Streamline Collections and Boost Revenue City-Wide

Philadelphia's business tax laws are set for a major overhaul, with City Council poised to make significant changes to how businesses are taxed on their income and receipts. Councilmembers Domb, Squilla, and Gilmore Richardson have sponsored the bill.

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Philadelphia Business Owners Face Slight Tax Relief Starting Next Year with Revised Income Tax Rates.

Local Landlords Could See Rent Control Expansion Under Proposed New Guidelines. A city council measure would limit annual rent increases for certain rental units, affecting thousands of tenants in gentrifying neighborhoods.

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Council proposed revising tax rates for Philadelphia's Wage and Net Profits Tax

Philadelphia residents and non-residents face revised tax rates on wages, salaries, commissions, and other compensation under a proposed overhaul of the city's Wage and Net Profits Tax. Three council members have sponsored the bill to update tax rate provisions in The Philadelphia Code.

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Philadelphia Council Signs Law Regulating Real Estate Wholesalers, Disclosure Requirements

This bill regulates real estate wholesalers and requires them to disclose certain information to homeowners before purchasing a property.

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Sidewalk Cafes Get Reprieve as Council Extends Operating Permit Deadline until Next December

Philadelphia Restaurant Owners Breathe Sigh of Relief as City Council Delays Shutdown Deadline for Outdoor Seating Areas until Next Year, Allowing Them to Stay Open Through Winter.

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Streets Department Closure Permits Extended Through New Year's Eve Deadline

Philadelphia business owners get a one-year reprieve from navigating the city's notoriously complex street closure permitting process, with extensions now valid through New Year's Eve. The move aims to streamline events during the holiday season and beyond.

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Philadelphia Council Eases Sidewalk Café Restrictions through End of 2020 Due to Pandemic Emergency

Restaurants with existing licenses can now set up outdoor dining spaces without additional permits in most neighborhoods, while new businesses must still apply for approval. The emergency measure aims to boost struggling eateries through the end of 2020.

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Streets Department Gains Power to Close Public Spaces Temporarily During Pandemic Health Crisis

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Stricter Zoning Rules Amid Affordable Housing Crunch Council members are set to vote on new regulations that would limit the number of luxury condos developers can build in residential neighborhoods, prioritizing affordable housing units instead.

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Tax Rates for Low-Income Residents in Philadelphia Revised to Provide Relief

Low-income Philadelphians could soon breathe a little easier under a new proposal to slash property and income taxes, potentially saving thousands of dollars per year for the city's most vulnerable residents.

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Philadelphia City Voters to Decide Council Term Limits This Spring

City voters will decide this spring whether to limit council members to four terms in office, with a special election set for April 28, 2020. The proposed change would start taking effect January 1, 2024.

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Council sought to make doctors, dentists distribute educational materials on opioid prescriptions and treatment

Philadelphia doctors must immediately give patients warning labels about opioid prescriptions, while also distributing educational materials on substance use disorder treatment. Patients will receive this information from their healthcare providers starting now.

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Hospitals Ordered to Report Overdose Data to City as Philly Grapples with Opioid Epidemic Crisis

Philly Landlords Would Have to Pay Fines for Not Allowing Tenants to Display Security Cameras Under Proposed Council Bill The measure would require landlords to obtain written consent from renters before blocking or removing security cameras, potentially affecting thousands of tenants across the city.

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City Transfers Big Bucks to Help Struggling ACCT Philly Feed and Shelter Homeless Animals

City is sending $480,800 to support ACCT Philly's operations after transfers are authorized by Director of Finance, increasing funding for the animal sheltering agency.

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City Council Votes to Cut Taxes for Low-Income Residents Across Philadelphia Starting in 2020

Philadelphia's Affordable Housing Stock at Risk as Council Bill Limits New Construction to Only High-Rise Buildings Council members claim the plan will preserve existing affordable housing, but critics argue it will choke off new development opportunities in neighborhoods where it's needed most.

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City Council Axes Tax Breaks for Philly Properties Amid Push to Boost Revenue Streams

Philadelphia residents and businesses will pay more real estate taxes for certain improvements after City Council reduces exemption periods and amounts. The changes affect properties undergoing construction or renovation across various types.

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