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1. What are Borough Office Hours?

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For building and zoning inspections, please call 48 hours in advance for scheduling at 215-862-3347.

2. Who provides trash collection in the Borough?

Collection is private. Information on the Borough's solid waste and recycling programs is available on the Garbage Collection and Recycling page.

3. When and where do Borough boards and commissions meet?

All board and commission schedules may be found on our Boards and Commissions page.

4. How do you dispose of deer and other dead wild animals?

Call Borough Hall at 215-862-3347 for additional information.

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1. What is the earned income tax (EIT)?

The EIT is a 1% tax on compensation and net profits earned by individuals who live in New Hope or who work in New Hope and pay no earned income tax at their place of residence.

2. How did the earned income tax (EIT) come about?

In 2002 Solebury Township approved a 1% EIT. By law the New Hope Solebury School Board could split this tax with Solebury. The School Board opted to do so and, since we share the schools with Solebury, the 1% tax was automatically imposed on New Hope residents as well. Although the New Hope Council opposed this tax at every step, we opted to claim our half of the school's existing tax so we can insure that it is used to benefit our residents by lowering property taxes and providing other services.

3. If I already pay the EIT, to another municipality, do I now pay it twice?

No, instead of the tax going to the other municipality, it will now come to New Hope Borough and the NH-Solebury School District.

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1. What time is paid parking enforced in New Hope?

Paid parking is effective seven days a week from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

2. What is the cost for parking?

.25 cents per 20 minutes = .75 per hour

3. Is there a minimum purchase for parking?

25 cents minimum cash purchase
$3.00 minimum credit card purchase
$3.00 minimum Parking App purchase

4. What methods of payment are accepted?

The Kiosks accept Quarters, paper currency and credit card payments. There is a $3.00 minimum purchase for credit card transactions. As noted on the face of each Kiosk, Kiosks do not give change.

5. How may Kiosks are located in the Borough?

There are 25 Public Parking Kiosks throughout the Borough. 15 of the 25 Kiosks are located on Main Street.

6. Can I use a Parking App?

ParkMobile and PayByPhone are accepted apps. Zones are posted on the kiosks and available through your mobile apps. There is a minimum $3.00 credit card purchase when using the parking apps.

7. Is there a Fee for using a Parking App?

Service fees may apply in accordance with the Parking App’s use agreement terms. These are not fees generated by New Hope Borough.

8. Do I need to display a receipt?

“Pay-By-Plate” does NOT require the display of a parking receipt. If a paper receipt is desired, initiate printing of the receipt, after payment has been accepted, by pressing the green check button a second time.

9. Does it matter which Kiosk I use?

Pay-By-Plate can be initiated from any PUBLIC PARKING KIOSK in the Borough and additional time can be added at any kiosk location. But be sure to KNOW YOUR LICENSE PLATE NUMBER.

10. What do I need to know about Privately Owned parking lots?

There are privately-owned parking lots throughout the Borough. While some of these privately-owned lots may have their own kiosk, the private lots are NOT in the Borough Kiosk System and payments are not reciprocal.

11. What about Motorcycle Parking?

Since Pay-By-Plate is not a “space designated” payment, fees for parking are the same for all types of motor vehicle.

12. Are there Handicap designated parking locations in New Hope?

Yes, there are handicap designated spots throughout public parking in New Hope Borough as noted on the parking map.

13. Is there a special fee concession for Handicap parking?

In accordance with PennDOT, when a vehicle is used by or for a person with a disability, a handicap placard or plate will allow vehicles to park for a period of 60 minutes in excess of the legal parking period permitted by local authorities.

14. What if I get a ticket?

Failure to pay within the time specified (postmarked within 10 days of issue) will result in the issuance of a late fee of $20 payable within 20 days of the original ticket date.  Failure to pay the ticket will result in citation, summons, escalated fine, court costs, and processing fees.

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1. Where can I park in New Hope?

General parking information, including a map showing all public parking areas, is available by downloading the Parking Guide (PDF).

2. Why are most of the stores closed early in the week?

All stores are privately owned and operated and set their own hours. Contact the Visitors' Center at 215-862-5030 for additional information.

3. Where can I find a restroom?

All restaurants in town are required to provide restrooms for patrons. Restrooms are also located at the Visitors' Center at the corner of South Main and Mechanic Streets and at the Locktender's House at the lower end of South Main Street.