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Analysis: Right to Counsel Roll-out ZIP Codes

Philadelphia’s Right to Counsel law guarantees free legal representation to eligible low-income renters. Eligible renters have a Right to Counsel when they face:

  • Eviction proceedings.
  • Lease or other tenancy termination proceedings.
  • PHA housing subsidy termination proceedings.

The following report describes how the City chose the eligible ZIP codes for the roll-out of Right to Counsel. You can learn more about how to get free legal help to avoid eviction.

Name Description Released Format
Name: Right to Counsel ZIP Code Selection PDF Description: Reinvestment Fund report identifying ZIP codes for initial rollout of section 9-808 of the Philadelphia Code (Right to Counsel) Released: January 21, 2022 Format:
Name: Right to Counsel FY23 Expansion ZIP Code Selection PDF Description: Reinvestment Fund report identifying ZIP codes for the expansion of section 9-808 of the Philadelphia Code (Right to Counsel) in FY23 Released: January 31, 2023 Format:
Name: Right to Counsel flyer PDF Description: A flyer with a map of ZIP codes where residents have access to Right to Counsel services. Released: November 26, 2024 Format:

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