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Get the latest COVID-19 guidance and updates. Check the status of City services and facilities.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

City services

This page reports the status and availability of key City services.

Last updated: November 18, 2020

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Trash and recycling

Transportation

Public health

Public safety

Food or shelter access

Utilities

Licenses and inspections

Recreation and culture

Access to City services

City buildings City offices are temporarily closed to walk-in or counter services. Some departments are offering services by appointment or online. For details, contact your department of interest.
Public meetings Public meetings have been postponed or moved online. For details, see your department of interest.
Payment centers In-person payments for taxes and water bills are available by appointment only. Learn how to schedule an appointment or pay your bill online.

Trash and recycling

Trash Trash is being picked up on a normal schedule. Find your trash and recycling collection day.
Recycling Recycling is being picked up on a normal schedule. Find your trash and recycling collection day.
Sanitation centers Sanitation centers are operating on a modified schedule. Find a center near you.

Transportation

Public transit SEPTA service is changing. Visit SEPTA.org for the latest alerts and schedules.
Roads Most roads are open as usual. Limited closures may be in place due to street improvements or construction.
Parking Parking is being enforced as usual in most areas. Learn how to apply for a parking permit.

Public health

COVID-19 helpline Call (800) 722-7112 to get answers about COVID-19 from trained health care providers.
COVID-19 testing sites City-run testing sites are open. Find a free COVID-19 test near you.
City health centers City health centers are open for normal hours. Find a health center near you.
Cooling centers City cooling centers only operate during heat health emergencies. Find a cooling center near you.
Mental health and addiction services The hotline is open 24/7. For help, call (866) 723-3014.

Public safety

311 Call 311 to submit a non-emergency service request. If you're outside of Philadelphia, call (215) 686-8686.
Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline The hotline is open 24/7. For help, call at (866) 723-3014.
Emergency services The Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Fire Department, Regional EMS, and Office of Emergency Management are operating as usual.
Courts Philadelphia Courts services and proceedings are limited. Find out about the current court operations.
Prisons Currently, no civilian visitors are allowed at Philadelphia’s prisons. Official and legal visits are still permitted. Learn about the Philadelphia Department of Prisons' response to COVID-19.

Food or shelter access

COVID-19 food distribution sites Food distribution sites are open. Find a food distribution site near you.
Homeless services Emergency housing intake centers are open. Find an intake center near you.

Utilities

Water Service will not be suspended for nonpayment through April 1, 2021. Regular billing will continue. See the Philadelphia Water Department website for details.
Electric Until further notice, service will not be suspended for nonpayment. Regular billing will continue. See the PECO website for details.
Gas Until further notice, service will not be suspended for nonpayment. Regular billing will continue. See the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) website for details.

Licenses and inspections

Applications and payment In-person applications and payment are available by appointment only. You can also use eCLIPSE to apply online for permits and licenses.
Construction and inspections Some construction projects are allowed to proceed with modified processes. Learn more about construction, permits, and inspections during COVID-19.

Recreation and culture

Parks City parks are open. Find a park near you.
Playgrounds City playgrounds are open. Find a playground near you.
Pools City swimming pools are closed.
Recreation centers City recreation centers are closed.
Older adult centers Parks & Recreation older adult centers are closed.
Free Library Some Free Library branches are offering limited services. Learn about the library's virtual programs and available services.

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