Effective immediately, Mayor’s Bill #250572, has eliminated the requirement for two major business licenses:

• Amusement License (for events like concerts, carnivals, and special assemblies).
  • These businesses must still pay the associated Amusement Tax imposed by the City.
  • For more information on tax requirements, please refer to the Amusement Tax page on the Department of Revenue’s website.
• Scales & Scanner License (with the repeal of the Weights and Measures from code).
  • For more information on required compliance, please refer to the Pennsylvania Division of Weights and Measures page.
  • Businesses are still required to comply with all regulations set forth by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

Businesses are no longer required to obtain or renew these licenses.

FONSI and ERR

Date of NoticeNovember 7,2025

On or about December 3, 2025, the City of Philadelphia will authorize the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to submit to HUD a request for release of funds under Section 9 funds under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Project Title: The Queen Senior Apartments
Purpose: OTH Capital proposes to clear the site of an abandoned ruin and build a four-story, 49-unit apartment building with a 10,517 sq ft footprint on an 18,666 sq ft lot in the Germantown section of the city. Five units will target seniors as low as 20% AMI, 13 units will be fully handicapped accessible. In addition, all 49 units will be supported by the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) with a project-based voucher contract authorized through the HUD Restore Rebuild program. The Housing Assistance Payments contract will be for approximately $806,000 in total annual subsidy.
Location: 328 W. Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Estimated Cost: The total development cost is $20,885,033

POSTING INFORMATION
This Notice will be posted at the Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library Branch located at 68 W Chelten Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19144. View the full legal notice.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Philadelphia. All comments received by December 2, 2025, will be considered by the City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

Join the City of Philadelphia’s Landlord Gateway for our Fall Landlord 101 Education Series! This year, all sessions will be held via Zoom.

Attendees will learn about zoning, licensing, housing incentives, property maintenance, and more—directly from City experts. Each session will include a short presentation from one of the Office of Homeless Services housing directors, offering an inside look at its programs and how they support housing stability across Philadelphia. Find the list of sessions and updates about the series in our blog post.

Register for a session

The “Landlord 101” series is free to attend, but you need to register in advance. Register today!

The federal government has implemented new work requirements that impact how long certain SNAP recipients can receive benefits.
Here’s what you need to know to protect your SNAP benefits.

Get help finding food

• Use the City of Philadelphia’s Food and Meal Finder to learn where to pick up free food and groceries, get ready-to-eat meals, and access social services.
• Find more resources for SNAP recipients and community organizations in our blog post.

Beware of scams

The PA Department of Human Services is aware of scams targeting SNAP recipients, claiming that SNAP benefits will be delayed unless you provide your PIN. PA DHS will never contact you by phone or ask for your PIN or personal information.

New SNAP Grant program

The City of Philadelphia established the One Philly SNAP Support Program to support Philadelphia residents with access to food, emergency rental assistance, emergency revenue replacement, and a temporary payment deferral program. Organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to help feed Philadelphians experiencing food insecurity. Learn about the funding opportunity and how to apply.