Code Violation Reporting in Pennsylvania (2026)
17 rules on the books across Pennsylvania, 10 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
How to Report
Step-by-step guide to reporting code violations in your city, including 311 numbers, online portals, mobile apps, and what information to include.
Bristol
Some RestrictionsIn Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania, zoning complaints go to the Zoning Officer, who is appointed by Borough Council and…
Read full rule →Philadelphia
Some RestrictionsPhiladelphia residents can report code violations through Philly311 by calling 311 (or 215-686-8686 from outside the…
Read full rule →Allentown
Light RestrictionsAllentown residents, city employees, and officials can all file a public nuisance report with the Department of…
Read full rule →Bristol Township
Light RestrictionsIn Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, the Township Manager is the repository for all complaints regarding Township…
Read full rule →Erie
Light RestrictionsErie's Rental Housing Ordinance doesn't just create tenant rights, it requires the City itself to explain how to…
Read full rule →Pittsburgh
Light RestrictionsThe Pittsburgh Code puts the 311 Response Line under the Department of Innovation and Performance; call 311…
Read full rule →Reading
Light RestrictionsEvery tenant and resident in Reading has the right to report suspected property maintenance code violations to the…
Read full rule →Response Times
How quickly your city responds to code complaints, including priority levels for different violation types and typical timelines from report to resolution.
Bristol Township
Some RestrictionsBristol Township sets its code-enforcement clock in Chapter 134. A written notice to abate must give a reasonable time…
Read full rule →Harrisburg
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Harrisburg, the Codes Bureau must issue a notice of violation within 14 days after an inspection of a…
Read full rule →Haverford
Some RestrictionsIn Haverford Township, Pennsylvania, the Code prints no fixed number of days for fixing a nuisance. Under § 119-2 the…
Read full rule →Pittsburgh
Some RestrictionsAfter a Quality-of-Life ticket is issued for a code violation, the violator gets 72 hours to fix it before the city can…
Read full rule →Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Bristol Township
Some RestrictionsBristol Township Code § 134-2 lists the nuisance conditions that draw notices: junk and debris accumulations, junked or…
Read full rule →Erie
Some RestrictionsErie enforces dozens of everyday property complaints, trash accumulation, high grass, junk vehicles, illegal dumping…
Read full rule →Haverford
Some RestrictionsSection 119-5 of the Haverford Township Code lists ten conditions that, once brought to the attention of the Township…
Read full rule →Philadelphia
Some RestrictionsThe most common code violations in Philadelphia include property maintenance issues (high weeds, trash, abandoned…
Read full rule →Pittsburgh
Some RestrictionsPittsburgh issues Quality-of-Life tickets for four common code violations: excess exterior garbage, improperly stored…
Read full rule →Scranton
Some RestrictionsScranton enforces 23 specific 'quality-of-life violations' under City Code Section 360-5, covering everything from…
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