Department of Community & Economic Development

Location & Hours: 

City Hall (435 Hamilton St) 

Monday - Friday 

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

About

The mission of the Department of Community & Economic Development (CED) is to engage residents in coordinated efforts to develop and rehabilitate the housing stock, to protect and promote health, to attract investments, to build wealth and to create jobs, all making Allentown a great place to live, work, play, and learn.

 

Current Projects: 

Allentown Housing Plan
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Zone Allentown
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Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
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Recompete Plan
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Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF)
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Contact

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Contact Information
DCED Administration

Phone

610-437-7610

Popular Services

Building Inspections

Construction projects must be inspected for safety by the City. 
Building Inspections

Construction projects must be inspected for safety by the City. 

Building Inspections
Construction Permits

Make sure your building's project has the proper permits for building or alterations. 
Construction Permits

Make sure your building's project has the proper permits for building or alterations. 

Construction Permits
Pre-Sale Inspections

Before selling a home, it must undergo a safety and maintenance inspection to meet city standards.
Pre-Sale Inspections

Before selling a home, it must undergo a safety and maintenance inspection to meet city standards.

Pre-Sale Inspections
Rental Registrations

If you rent out a house or apartment in Allentown, you must register it with the city by law.
Rental Registrations

If you rent out a house or apartment in Allentown, you must register it with the city by law.

Rental Registrations
Historic Reviews/Certificates of Appropriateness
Historic Reviews/Certificates of Appropriateness
Historic Reviews/Certificates of Appropriateness
Business Support

The Office of Business Development provides assistance and resources to businesses. 
Business Support

The Office of Business Development provides assistance and resources to businesses. 

Business Support

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Events

04 Oct 2026 Out of the Darkness Walk Sunday 07:00 AM Lehigh Parkway Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
11 Oct 2026 Harvest 5K Sunday 07:00 AM Cedar Beach Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
18 Oct 2026 2026 CROP Hunger Walk Sunday 01:30 PM St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott St. Allentown, PA 18104 Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
31 Oct 2026 City of Allentown Halloween Walking Parade Saturday 11:00 AM Hamilton st Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
04 Oct 2026 Collegiate Marching Band Festival Sunday 08:00 AM Cedar Beach Park Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
03 Oct 2026 Women's 5k Classic Saturday 07:30 AM Lehigh Parkway Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
03 Oct 2026 Climate Action Plan Public Forum Saturday 02:00 PM Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St Allentown Pennsylvania Read More
01 Oct 2026 Street Sweeping Thursday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

Districts 1, 2, 3, and 9.

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02 Oct 2026 Street Sweeping Friday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

Districts 7 and 8.

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05 Oct 2026 Street Sweeping Monday 12:00 AM Allentown Pennsylvania

Districts 1, 2, 4, and 9.

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Laws

Article X - Department of Community & Economic Development
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Resources

Allentown Vision 2030 Executive Summary
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