Because the National Weather Service has forecasted a heat index of 95 degrees and higher for more than three consecutive days, OHS will declare a Code Red beginning on Thursday, August 6, at 7 a.m. until further notice.

Outreach teams will continue to travel throughout Philadelphia carrying extra water and ice, offering people they see living on the street shelter, homelessness-related services, and transportation to cooler indoor spaces.

If you see someone who appears to be living outside, call the City’s Homeless Street Outreach Hotline, (215) 232-1984 to get them help.

Join the City of Philadelphia’s Home Appraisal Bias Program and industry partners for the inaugural Appraisal & Assessment Career Exploration Expo!

This is a unique opportunity to learn about rewarding careers in property valuation, assessment, real estate, and related fields. This interactive event will introduce students, career changers, and professionals to the many pathways available within the valuation profession. It will host a variety of professionals, including:

• Appraisers
• Assessors
• Educational institutions
• Government agencies
• Housing organizations
• Lenders
• Industry leaders

Event details

• When: Wednesday, October 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: 1755 N 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
• Learn more & RSVP: View the Google Calendar event

New Zoning Board of Adjustment fees are effective on August 1, 2026. View the new fee schedule and other ZBA materials on the Zoning Board of Adjustment appeals materials page.

Zoning Board of Adjustment fees are established in Section A-907 of the Philadelphia Administrative Code. Applicants must pay a filing fee to appeal to the ZBA. The filing fee will be listed on your refusal or referral issued by L&I.

New Zoning Board of Adjustment fees came into effect on August 1, 2026.

The fee to appeal varies by property:

• Existing one-or-two-family dwellings — $125
• Proposed affordable housing projects* — $125
• All other properties — $811
• Administrative review — $265
• Reposting of notices (continuance) — $177
• Accelerated hearing — $995 per property (maximum of $2,985)
• Accelerated hearing for proposed affordable housing projects* — $0
• Leave to amend — $151

*Applies to applications for variances and special exceptions where the project described in the denied zoning permit meets the definition of an “Affordable Housing Project,” as defined in Section A-106 of the Philadelphia Administrative Code.

This summer, teenagers and young adults in Philadelphia are invited to enter the Philly in a Photo Contest: Trails Edition. Philadelphia youth ages 12 to 22 are invited to enter a photo in the contest by September 1, 2026. Enter the contest by completing the Philly in a Photo Contest (Trails Edition) submission form. For more details and information, read this blog post.