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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Harrisburg, PA (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Density Bonus Law

In the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Table 2 of § 7-307.3B prints a density bonus for certified affordable housing developments with 20% affordable units: low-income rows print 35% in RL, 50% in RM and 45% in CN, and workforce rows print 15%, 30% and 35%. Only developments holding a Chapter 12-101 certificate qualify.

Harrisburg PA Affordable Housing Density Bonus Table

Some Restrictions

Harrisburg Codified Ordinances § 7-307.3B

7-307.3B Affordable Housing Development Standards Table 2 Percentage of Units Affordable Density Bonus Minimum Lot Area (square feet) per Dwelling Unit Max Impervious Lot Coverage Principal Building Height RL Zoning District Existing -- -- 5,000 50% 36 feet maximum Low-income (<80% MFI) 20% 35% 3,250 65% 50 feet maximum Workforce (80-120% MFI) 20% 15% 4,250 50% 40 RM Zoning District Existing --...