Finance/Pension

Lodging

View lodging options in the Borough of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Library & Museums

Doylestown Borough is home to world-famous museums and cultural resources. The Borough has a large modern library which is the hub of the Bucks County Free Library System.

History

With the prosperity of the late 20th century, and the rediscovery of traditional small towns as high quality places to live, Doylestown has seen a renaissance of its downtown and an increased appreciation for its architectural heritage.

Departments

Explore the departments of the Borough of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Parking Permits

Learn about to how apply for a parking permit in the Borough of Doylestown.

Parking

Learn about public parking options and rules in Doylestown, PA.

Getting Here & Around

Doylestown is located in Central Bucks County. Accessible from major highways such as Route 611 and US 202 and the public transportation, Doylestown is easy to travel to.

Discover Doylestown Map

Explore Doylestown and our many local shops, restaurants, and organizations. This map is brought to you by Discover Doylestown.

D-Works

Use D-Works to report a concern or problem with the roads, parks, trees or water system. You can also use it if concerned about possible fire, health, zoning, property maintenance or land use/construction code violations.

Bike Doylestown

Doylestown Borough is a bike friendly community. Bike racks are provided through out town so riders can park their bike while they shop, visit and dine. The Doylestown Community Bike and Hike Network is a network of 16 miles of completed trails, shared roadways and side-paths for use by bicyclists and pedestrians.

Public Meetings

View the calendar of public meetings in the Borough of Doylestown.

Event Calendar

Learn about upcoming events in Doylestown Borough.

Doylestown Borough Statement Concerning Authorization of Crown Castle Settlement​

At the July 16, 2018 public meeting of Doylestown Borough Council, the Council voted to authorize the Borough Manager and Solicitor to finalize a settlement agreement to resolve federal and state court litigation between the Borough and Crown Castle East NG LLC (“Crown Castle”).

Doylestown Family Pump Track

Kids love riding bikes - and some of us never lose the joy we felt as five-year-olds on two wheels! Doylestown Borough Council has given its support to build a family-friendly pump track in Chapman Park.

New "Smart" Parking Meters

The installation and activation this week of 437 IPS ‟smart” single-space parking meters completes a process begun in early 2015 to upgrade the Borough’s parking meter system with state of the art, user-friendly technology.

2018 Budget Approved

December 18, 2017 - Doylestown Borough Council approves 2018 Budget.

Decision in Crown Castle Hearings

The Doylestown Borough Zoning Hearing Board received 44 applications for the installation of Distributed Antenna System (DAS) "nodes" along roadways throughout the Borough. Crown Castle, LLC sought variances from specific sections of the Zoning Ordinance and also challenged the validity of the Borough's Wireless Communication Ordinance.

Chief of Police Appointed

November 27, 2017 – The Central Bucks Regional Police Commission, serving the Boroughs of Chalfont, Doylestown, and New Britain, has appointed Karl E. Knott as Chief of Police.

Parkmobile is Now Available in Doylestown

Parking just got a little bit simpler. Parkmobile is now available in Doylestown!

Public Parking Guide

Parking Guide

Annual Arts Fest and Bike Race Weekend September 9th & 10th

The Annual Doylestown Arts Festival and the Thompson Bucks County Classic Bike Race will be held on Saturday, September 9, and Sunday, September 10, 2017. Often described as Bucks County's Biggest Weekend these events will result in road closures and detours in Doylestown Borough.

Borough's Environmental Advisory Council Interviews County Department of Health About Mosquito Spraying Program

In September of 2012, the Bucks County Department of Health applied pesticide spray in areas of Doylestown Borough in an effort to kill adult mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus. Due to concerns raised by members of the community, the Borough's Environmental Advisory Council conducted an interview with William Roth, the County's Director of Environmental Health. The interview addressed four main topics: (1) The details of the County's Integrated Pest Management Program, (2) The Borough's participation in the program, (3) Concerns regarding pesticide spray, and (4) Steps residents can take to limit the need for pesticide spray in the future.

Changes to Requirements for Residential Property Sales

Doylestown Borough has adopted an ordinance that affects the sale of owner-occupied residential properties. The new ordinance requires a site inspection and Occupancy Certificate whenever an owner-occupied residential property is sold. The inspection covers basic safety and property maintenance code compliance and is not meant to take the place of a private home inspection. If you have questions about the application process, please contact our Building & Zoning Department.

Prescription Drug Drop-Off Box

The Central Bucks Regional Police Department, in cooperation with Doylestown Borough, has installed a Prescription Drug Drop-Off Box.

Pay Parking Tickets Online Here

Pay Parking Tickets Online

Emerald Ash Borer

The Emerald Ash Borer and the threat to our Ash trees

Body-Worn Camera Pilot to Begin

The Body-Camera Collaboration announces the launch of an estimated 90-day trial period for body-worn cameras (BWCs). The pilot program will begin on July 27, 2016. The BWCs will be deployed in Chalfont Borough, Doylestown Borough, New Britain Borough, and Warminster Township.

Doylestown Borough Wins a Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Land Ethics Award at Annual Symposium​

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve presented their sixth annual Land Ethics Awards at the Land Ethics Symposium on March 10, 2016.

Central Bucks Regional Police Expansion Complete

Doylestown Borough Council tonight approved a new contract with Chalfont and Central Bucks Regional Police Benevolent Associations completing the final step in making the new, expanded Central Bucks Regional Police Department a reality.

Regional Police Study for Doylestown, New Britain and Chalfont Boroughs

Regional Police Study for Doylestown, New Britain and Chalfont Boroughs Chalfont Borough Council in considering the possibility of joining the Central Bucks Regional Police Department, recently commissioned a study by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development of what such a Department would look like