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Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Reading, PA (2026)

1 verified soliciting & door-to-door rules for Reading, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Solicitor Permits

Reading Codified Ordinances Chapter 410, Part 2 (Canvassing and Soliciting), §§ 410-201 to 410-206, requires every solicitor and canvasser to obtain a permit from the Chief of Police before going door-to-door. Activity is restricted to 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. seven days a week. Applications must be filed 10-60 days in advance; a decision is required within three business days of filing.

Reading Solicitor Permits: Required, 9 AM-7 PM Hours, Police Issued

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