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Philadelphia County laws
The official county code, the City Council’s meeting agendas, and recent ordinances and resolutions, in plain language where a summary has been written. Every item links to its official source.
Good to know: Philadelphia is a consolidated city and county: the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia County are one government, and its laws are made by Philadelphia City Council.
Compiled October 27, 2026 · links last checked October 27, 2026
County laws change often
County laws change often, and this page may not show the latest changes. The county’s official sources linked here are the authority; this page is a plain-language guide to help you find them, not legal advice and not an official county or government site.
Recent ordinances and resolutions
An ordinance is a local law. A resolution is a formal decision or statement that is usually not a permanent law. Items are listed newest first, and the list is a sample of recent items, not every action the county has taken.
Not yet compiled. We have not yet added recent ordinances or resolutions for Philadelphia County. You can read them on the county’s official meetings and agendas page (opens in a new tab).