Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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April 16, 2026
This bill updates Philadelphia's building construction and occupancy code by adopting the 2021 edition of the International Mechanical Code.
April 14, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "M" (The Philadelphia Mechanical Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Mechanical Code," as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This bill updates Philadelphia's building codes for residential properties to match the 2021 International Residential Code.
April 14, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "R" (The Philadelphia Residential Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Residential Code," as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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April 15, 2026
This bill is about approving a revised 5-year financial plan for Philadelphia, covering the years 2027-2031, with some changes for 2026.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2026, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority.
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This bill would create a new tax on orders for delivery of retail goods in Philadelphia, affecting businesses and residents who order items for delivery.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to add a new Chapter 19-4800, entitled "Retail Delivery Tax," to establish a tax on orders for the delivery in Philadelphia of retail consumer and other tangible goods, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill would allow the School District of Philadelphia to collect a tax on rideshare services, like Uber or Lyft, that start in the city.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to a add a new Section 19-1808, entitled "Authorization of Rideshare Use Tax," to authorize the Board of the School District of Philadelphia to levy a tax upon the use by a passenger of a transportation network company for a prearranged ride that originates in Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill aims to update the city's asbestos regulations by changing the fees related to asbestos handling and removal.
Amending Chapter 6-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Asbestos"), by adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill aims to clarify how the city's Realty Use and Occupancy Tax applies to cell towers.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to clarify the imposition of the tax on the use or occupancy of real estate with respect to cell towers; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill aims to change the fees for licenses and permits related to air management in Philadelphia.
Amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Air Management Code," to modify the amounts of license and permit fees, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill changes the rules and fees for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which affects people who need to go in front of the board for zoning issues.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising Zoning Board of Adjustment fees and provisions regarding hearing scheduling, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill proposes an additional tax on hotel room rentals in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," by providing for an additional excise tax on hotel room rentals, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill creates a 6-year plan for Philadelphia's capital projects from 2027 to 2032.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2027-2032 inclusive.
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This bill sets the city's capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which determines how much money will be spent on large projects and investments.
To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget.
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The proposed bill sets the city's operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which determines how the city will spend its money on various services and programs.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
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Meeting date
April 9, 2026
This bill aims to protect tenants in Philadelphia by adding rules against landlord retaliation and harassment, and by making it clearer what rights tenants have to a safe and livable home.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants' rights related to the implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill aims to improve property owner accountability by clarifying licensing requirements and creating a proactive inspection program.
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish remedies, damages, and protections for tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill repeals a previous bill that proposed an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, which would have allowed City officers and employees to run for public office without resigning from their City position.
To repeal in its entirety Bill No. 241056 (approved March 10, 2026), entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election;" and to rescind the direction provided to various City officers set forth therein.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The Mayor of Philadelphia signed several bills into law on April 07, 2026, which were previously passed by City Council on March 26, 2026.
April 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on April 07, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 26, 2026: Bill No. 250844 Bill No. 250980-A Bill No. 251068 Bill No. 251069 Bill No. 251099 Bill No. 251102 Bill No. 260025 Bill No. 260095 Bill No. 260115 Bill No. 260132 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The Mayor of Philadelphia signed several bills into law on March 30, 2026, which were previously passed by City Council on March 19, 2026.
March 30, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on March 30, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 19, 2026: Bill No. 250843-AA Bill No. 260021 Bill No. 260022 Bill No. 260055 Bill No. 260073 Bill No. 260074 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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