Code and License Appeals Board Hearing 6/3/26 | City of Reading, PA

The Code and License Appeals Board of the City of Reading, PA, held a hearing on June 3, 2026, to consider appeals by property owner Andres Francisco Enrique regarding outstanding fees and penalties related to housing registration, inspections, and quality of life violations for two properties: 906 North 5th Street and 118 South 8th Street. The city presented detailed records of inspection fees, no-show fees, housing renewal fees, and quality of life violation fines, totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Mr. Enrique contested some fees as duplicates and cited financial hardship including bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings. The board reviewed evidence, heard testimony, and ultimately denied both appeals as untimely since they were not filed within the required fifteen-day period after invoicing. The board recommended allowing Mr. Enrique to work with the city on a payment plan for the outstanding fees. Additionally, the board voted to recommend to city council an amendment to extend the time for issuing written decisions from ten to thirty days. No new fees or contracts were awarded during the meeting.