ADA website compliance in Pennsylvania
Major healthcare and education institutions. Philadelphia local ordinances create additional digital accessibility exposure.
$108,638
DOJ first violation
4,000+
Federal lawsuits in 2025
97%
Websites fail WCAG
157
Cities served in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania disability rights law
PHRA prohibits disability discrimination in public accommodations. Philadelphia has additional local ordinances.
Federal penalties apply in every state: DOJ first violation up to $108,638. Subsequent violations up to $217,277 each. Demand letters settle for $3,000–$75,000+.
Industries targeted in Pennsylvania
ADA compliance in Pennsylvania cities
Select your city for localized ADA compliance information, local penalty data, and a free website scan.
Philadelphia
Pop. 1,573,916 · 84 ZIP codes
Pittsburgh
Pop. 304,391 · 77 ZIP codes
Allentown
Pop. 120,207 · 9 ZIP codes
Erie
Pop. 99,475 · 30 ZIP codes
Reading
Pop. 87,879 · 13 ZIP codes
Scranton
Pop. 77,118 · 14 ZIP codes
Bethlehem
Pop. 74,892 · 6 ZIP codes
Bensalem
Pop. 60,427 · 1 ZIP codes
Lancaster
Pop. 59,339 · 9 ZIP codes
Center City
Pop. 57,239
Abington
Pop. 55,310 · 1 ZIP codes
Levittown
Pop. 52,983 · 6 ZIP codes
Havertown
Pop. 50,430 · 1 ZIP codes
Harrisburg
Pop. 50,183 · 26 ZIP codes
Wharton
Pop. 49,732
Whitman
Pop. 49,732
Oxford Circle
Pop. 48,856
Altoona
Pop. 45,344 · 3 ZIP codes
Penn Hills
Pop. 44,610 · 1 ZIP codes
York
Pop. 43,992 · 8 ZIP codes
State College
Pop. 42,161 · 4 ZIP codes
Wilkes-Barre
Pop. 40,780
Olney
Pop. 39,154
West Oak Lane
Pop. 38,699
Norristown
Pop. 34,412 · 5 ZIP codes
Chester
Pop. 34,092 · 2 ZIP codes
Cobbs Creek
Pop. 33,373
Somerton
Pop. 33,247
Mount Lebanon
Pop. 32,730 · 1 ZIP codes
Bustleton
Pop. 32,655
Overbrook
Pop. 32,181
Bethel Park
Pop. 32,118 · 1 ZIP codes
Wayne
Pop. 30,892 · 4 ZIP codes
Radnor
Pop. 30,878 · 1 ZIP codes
Williamsport
Pop. 29,201 · 4 ZIP codes
Monroeville
Pop. 28,176 · 1 ZIP codes
Cranberry Township
Pop. 28,098
Holmesburg
Pop. 28,046
Drexel Hill
Pop. 28,043 · 1 ZIP codes
Port Richmond
Pop. 27,554
Plum
Pop. 27,505 · 1 ZIP codes
Back Mountain
Pop. 26,973
Easton
Pop. 26,915 · 5 ZIP codes
Pennsport
Pop. 26,000
Rhawnhurst
Pop. 25,581
Lebanon
Pop. 25,534 · 2 ZIP codes
Whitehall Township
Pop. 24,896
Hazleton
Pop. 24,825 · 2 ZIP codes
Lawndale
Pop. 24,134
Frankford
Pop. 23,503
Springfield
Pop. 23,363 · 1 ZIP codes
Pottstown
Pop. 22,664 · 2 ZIP codes
New Castle
Pop. 22,375 · 6 ZIP codes
Logan
Pop. 21,926
Rittenhouse
Pop. 21,582
Allison Park
Pop. 21,552 · 1 ZIP codes
Wissinoming
Pop. 21,445
Chambersburg
Pop. 20,691 · 1 ZIP codes
Murrysville
Pop. 20,134 · 1 ZIP codes
West Mifflin
Pop. 20,075 · 2 ZIP codes
Haddington
Pop. 20,073
Johnstown
Pop. 19,966 · 8 ZIP codes
King of Prussia
Pop. 19,936 · 2 ZIP codes
West Chester
Pop. 19,842 · 4 ZIP codes
Baldwin
Pop. 19,819
Hartranft
Pop. 19,748
Fox Chase
Pop. 19,730
Kingsessing
Pop. 19,668
McKeesport
Pop. 19,453
Upper Saint Clair
Pop. 19,229
Carlisle
Pop. 19,143 · 1 ZIP codes
East Mount Airy
Pop. 18,516
Limerick
Pop. 18,074 · 1 ZIP codes
Tacony
Pop. 17,846
Hunting Park
Pop. 17,682
Juniata Park
Pop. 17,643
University City
Pop. 17,578
Nicetown-Tioga
Pop. 17,382
Elmwood
Pop. 16,988
Point Breeze
Pop. 16,977
Parkwood Manor
Pop. 16,787
Phoenixville
Pop. 16,658 · 1 ZIP codes
Lansdale
Pop. 16,512 · 1 ZIP codes
Lower Moyamensing
Pop. 16,481
Fishtown
Pop. 16,307
Hermitage
Pop. 16,028 · 1 ZIP codes
Strawberry Mansion
Pop. 15,778
Wilkinsburg
Pop. 15,731 · 1 ZIP codes
Willow Grove
Pop. 15,726 · 1 ZIP codes
Hanover
Pop. 15,496 · 4 ZIP codes
Fullerton
Pop. 14,925
Horsham
Pop. 14,842 · 1 ZIP codes
Grays Ferry
Pop. 14,838
Ogontz
Pop. 14,740
West Norriton
Pop. 14,702
Bloomsburg
Pop. 14,585 · 1 ZIP codes
Greensburg
Pop. 14,495 · 3 ZIP codes
Franklin Park
Pop. 14,415
Hershey
Pop. 14,257 · 1 ZIP codes
Allegheny West
Pop. 14,249
Roxborough
Pop. 14,131
Indiana
Pop. 14,100 · 2 ZIP codes
Ephrata
Pop. 13,861 · 1 ZIP codes
Whitehall
Pop. 13,834 · 1 ZIP codes
Pottsville
Pop. 13,802 · 1 ZIP codes
East Norriton
Pop. 13,590
Sharon
Pop. 13,562 · 1 ZIP codes
Washington
Pop. 13,497 · 1 ZIP codes
Washington Square
Pop. 13,438
South Park Township
Pop. 13,416
Dunmore
Pop. 13,379 · 1 ZIP codes
Butler
Pop. 13,289 · 3 ZIP codes
Colonial Park
Pop. 13,229 · 1 ZIP codes
Coatesville
Pop. 13,148 · 1 ZIP codes
Saint Marys
Pop. 13,070 · 1 ZIP codes
Meadville
Pop. 13,061 · 2 ZIP codes
Kingston
Pop. 12,941 · 1 ZIP codes
Weigelstown
Pop. 12,875
New Kensington
Pop. 12,713 · 2 ZIP codes
West Mount Airy
Pop. 12,635
Montgomeryville
Pop. 12,624 · 1 ZIP codes
Ardmore
Pop. 12,455 · 1 ZIP codes
Paschall
Pop. 12,450
Fernway
Pop. 12,414
Cedarbrook
Pop. 12,219
Carroll Park
Pop. 11,767
Lower Burrell
Pop. 11,761
Landenberg
Pop. 11,757 · 1 ZIP codes
Elizabethtown
Pop. 11,586 · 1 ZIP codes
West Kensington
Pop. 11,532
Yeadon
Pop. 11,523 · 1 ZIP codes
Carnot-Moon
Pop. 11,372
Emmaus
Pop. 11,368 · 3 ZIP codes
Jefferson Hills
Pop. 11,360
Girard Estate
Pop. 11,259
Munhall
Pop. 11,247 · 1 ZIP codes
Southwest Center City Philadelphia
Pop. 11,228
Shiloh
Pop. 11,218
Shiloh
Pop. 11,217
Logan Square
Pop. 11,213
Mountain Top
Pop. 10,982 · 1 ZIP codes
Natrona Heights
Pop. 10,927 · 1 ZIP codes
Modena Park
Pop. 10,882
Waynesboro
Pop. 10,848 · 1 ZIP codes
Torresdale
Pop. 10,836
Broomall
Pop. 10,789 · 1 ZIP codes
Upper Roxborough
Pop. 10,735
Germantown
Pop. 10,688
Darby
Pop. 10,687 · 1 ZIP codes
Lansdowne
Pop. 10,639 · 1 ZIP codes
North Versailles
Pop. 10,571 · 1 ZIP codes
Wyomissing
Pop. 10,469 · 1 ZIP codes
Columbia
Pop. 10,388 · 1 ZIP codes
Nanticoke
Pop. 10,258 · 1 ZIP codes
Berwick
Pop. 10,223 · 1 ZIP codes
East Stroudsburg
Pop. 10,140 · 1 ZIP codes
Oil City
Pop. 10,137 · 1 ZIP codes
Frequently asked questions about ADA compliance in Pennsylvania
- Does ADA website compliance apply to businesses in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. The federal ADA applies to all businesses serving the public in Pennsylvania and every other state. Additionally, Pennsylvania has Pennsylvania Human Relations Act: PHRA prohibits disability discrimination in public accommodations. Philadelphia has additional local ordinances. Courts have ruled that websites are places of public accommodation under ADA Title III.
- How much does ADA website compliance cost in Pennsylvania?
- A comprehensive WCAG 2.1 AA audit costs $1,500–$2,750. Full code-level remediation costs $3,500–$7,500 depending on website size and complexity. Ongoing monitoring starts at $99/month. Since Pennsylvania is a High risk state, the cost of non-compliance is significantly higher.
- What are the penalties for non-compliant websites in Pennsylvania?
- Federal DOJ penalties are up to $108,638 for a first violation and $217,277 for each subsequent violation. Demand letter settlements typically cost $15,000–$40,000. Fully contested lawsuits cost $100,000–$300,000+. In Pennsylvania, additional damages apply: Compensatory damages. Philadelphia local ordinances add exposure.
- What industries are most targeted by ADA lawsuits in Pennsylvania?
- The most targeted industries in Pennsylvania are: Healthcare, Financial Services, Education, Manufacturing, Retail. Plaintiff attorneys use automated scanners to find WCAG violations on these websites and file demand letters or lawsuits.
- How do I make my Pennsylvania business website ADA compliant?
- Start with a free automated WCAG 2.1 AA scan. Then get a full manual + automated audit ($1,500–$2,750) to identify every violation. Finally, have a professional fix your website's code — alt text, form labels, keyboard navigation, color contrast, ARIA attributes, and semantic HTML. We serve 157 cities across Pennsylvania.
$3,500 to fix your website. Or risk $15K–$300K+ in a lawsuit.
Pennsylvania businesses face the same federal ADA exposure as every other state — plus elevated state-level penalties.