City Services

Fire Department

The Philadelphia Fire Department is responsible for extinguishing fires within the City and, upon official request, outside the City. 

Health Department

The Department of Public Health enforces public health ordinances and regulations, conducts programs in health education and public health research and operates health facilities.

Human Services

Provides a comprehensive, professional, effective system of human services for families in Philadelphia.

Insurance / Risk Management

Responsible for making and implementing decisions which will minimize the adverse effects of accidental or fortuitous loss on the City.

Law Department

Negotiation, preparation and approval of all leases, licenses, and contracts, with the City of Philadelphia.

Licenses and Inspections

Issues all licenses, except marriage licenses, required by the City.

Parking

Regulates parking in most commercial areas, and designated residential areas.

Police Department

Serves the City as the chief law enforcement agency charged with preserving public peace, preventing and detecting crime, policing streets and highways and aiding in the administration and enforcement, within the City, of State laws and City Ordinances.

Public Property Department

Arrangements for use of City property for major film productions.

Recreation Department

Responsible for the coordination and supervision of recreation facilities and programs.

Sheriff’s Office

Delivers services to the Philadelphia civil and criminal justice systems by providing courtroom security, county prisoner transportation in addition to state and national extraditions, and warrant service.

Streets Department

Responsible for the repair, maintenance, design and construction of all City streets, including lighting and cleaning.

Taxes

Responsible for collecting all taxes imposed by the City of Philadelphia.