Code Violation Reporting in Pennsylvania (2026)
10 rules on the books across Pennsylvania, 6 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.
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 →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.
Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Erie
Some RestrictionsErie enforces dozens of everyday property complaints, trash accumulation, high grass, junk vehicles, illegal dumping…
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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