Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Philadelphia County, PA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Philadelphia County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Solicitor Permits

Philadelphia County requires commercial solicitors and peddlers to obtain a Sidewalk Vendor License or Door-to-Door Solicitor License from the Department of Licenses and Inspections before canvassing under Phila. Code 9-203 and 9-205.

Soliciting: Solicitor Permits

Heavy Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

No-Knock Registry

Philadelphia County enforces No Solicitation postings under Phila. Code 9-205(4), requiring licensed canvassers to immediately leave any property displaying a No Soliciting or No Trespassing sign. Do Not Call registries apply for phone solicitations.

Soliciting: No Knock Rules

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Soliciting & Door-to-Door by City in Philadelphia County

1 cities in Philadelphia County have their own soliciting & door-to-door rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

PhiladelphiaPop. 1,603,797

2 verified rules • No-Knock Registry, Solicitor Permits

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