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Table Of Contents
- Apply for a permit
- 1.1. Building and repair permits
- 1.2. Environmental permits and approvals
- 1.3. Event permits
- 1.4. Factories
- 1.5. Get a Fireworks Display Permit
- 1.6. Get a special hauling permit
- 1.7. Get a Tent Permit
- 1.8. Register in «eCLIPSE» as a design professional or attorney of record
- 1.9. Submit as a PA Home Improvement Contractor to get construction permits
- 1.10. Tobacco retailers
- 1.11. Track a permit application
- 1.12. Zoning permits
- Dispute or appeal a decision
- 2.1. Appeal a denied residential parking spot for people with disabilities
- 2.2. Appeal a permit or violation from the Department of Licenses and Inspections
- 2.3. Appeal a zoning decision to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
- 2.4. Appeal to the Board of Building Standards (BBS)
- 2.5. Appeal to the Board of License and Inspection Review
- 2.6. Appeal to the Board of Safety and Fire Prevention (BOSFP)
- 2.7. Appeal to the Plumbing Advisory Board
- 2.8. Dispute a code violation notice (CVN)
- 2.9. Dispute an excess false alarm fine
- Find a licensed contractor and contractor information
- Get a certificate
- Get a copy of a license, permit, or violation
- Get a Lawful Occupancy Sign
- Get a license
- 7.1. Business licenses
- 7.1.1. Business licenses for automotive business
- 7.1.2. Business licenses for child care facilities
- 7.1.3. Business licenses for commercial and non-commercial activity
- 7.1.4. Business licenses for dumpsters
- 7.1.5. Business licenses for entertainment business
- 7.1.6. Business licenses for food businesses
- 7.1.7. Business licenses for other businesses
- 7.1.8. Business licenses for rental and property
- 7.1.9. Business licenses for vending and street sales
- 7.2. Get a gun license
- 7.3. Get a license for your dog
- 7.4. Get a marriage license
- 7.5. Trade licenses
- 7.6. Use «eCLIPSE» to apply for licenses
- 7.1. Business licenses
- Get construction approval and review
- Make an appointment with the Permit and License Center
- Pay a penalty, fine, or ticket
- Rent or sell property
- 11.1. Get a Limited Lodging and Hotels Booking Agent License
- 11.2. Get a Limited Lodging Operator License
- 11.3. Get a Rental License
- 11.4. Get a Residential Property Wholesaler License
- 11.5. Rent your property (long-term)
- 11.6. Rent your property (short-term)
- 11.7. Search for property history and business license information
- Report an unlicensed contractor or unpermitted work
- Request an inspection from the Department of Licenses and Inspections
1. Apply for a permit
Learn how to apply for the permits you need for your activity or project.
1.1. Building and repair permits
How to get permits and approvals to do building and repair.
1.2. Environmental permits and approvals
Get permits or approvals that you need to deal with dust, air pollution, asbestos, and infectious waste.
1.3. Event permits
Get a permit to hold an event in the city.
1.4. Factories
Learn about the permits you’ll need to operate a factory.
1.5. Get a Fireworks Display Permit
How to get a permit for a fireworks display.
1.6. Get a special hauling permit
How to get a special hauling permit to drive an oversized or heavyweight vehicle within the Philadelphia city limits.
1.7. Get a Tent Permit
How to get a permit for a large, temporary tent or canopy.
1.8. Register in «eCLIPSE» as a design professional or attorney of record
How to register as a design professional of record (architect or engineer) or attorney so that you can file applications with the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
1.9. Submit as a PA Home Improvement Contractor to get construction permits
How to submit your PA Home Improvement Registration to the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
1.10. Tobacco retailers
Learn about the City’s rules for selling tobacco products, including cigarettes, snuff, electronic smoking devices, and more.
1.11. Track a permit application
Track a permit application made through the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
1.12. Zoning permits
How to get zoning permits in Philadelphia.
2. Dispute or appeal a decision
Find out how you can dispute tickets or fines and make appeals.
2.1. Appeal a denied residential parking spot for people with disabilities
Appeal a denied request for reserved residential on-street parking for people with disabilities.
2.2. Appeal a permit or violation from the Department of Licenses and Inspections
How to appeal a violation, permit, or notice issued by the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
2.3. Appeal a zoning decision to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA)
If the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) refuses your Zoning/Use Registration application, you may appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA).
2.4. Appeal to the Board of Building Standards (BBS)
How to file an appeal to the Board of Building Standards.
2.5. Appeal to the Board of License and Inspection Review
How to appeal a violation, permit, or notice to the Board of License and Inspection Review.
2.6. Appeal to the Board of Safety and Fire Prevention (BOSFP)
How to file an appeal to the Board of Safety and Fire Prevention.
2.7. Appeal to the Plumbing Advisory Board
How to file an appeal to the Plumbing Advisory Board.
2.8. Dispute a code violation notice (CVN)
Request a hearing or a review for a code violation notice.
2.9. Dispute an excess false alarm fine
How to dispute an excess false alarm fine that you think is in error.
3. Find a licensed contractor and contractor information
How to find contractors that have the required licenses and permits for a construction project.
4. Get a certificate
Property owners in Philadelphia need certain certifications to rent, occupy, or sell property.
4.1. Get a certificate for body artists
Information on the City’s rules for running a tattoo shop or other body art establishment.
4.2. Get a certificate for bouncers and training providers
Learn about getting certification to be a bouncer or bouncer training provider.
4.3. Get a Certificate of Occupancy
How to get a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for a building, tenant space, or place of business.
4.4. Get a Certificate of Rental Suitability
How to get a certificate needed to rent out a property in Philadelphia.
4.5. Get a Property Sales Certification
How to get the Property Sales Certificate that the seller of a property must give to the buyer when the property is sold.
4.6. Get a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) allows you to inhabit and use part of a structure before the structure is completed.
5. Get a copy of a license, permit, or violation
How to get a copy of a license, permit, or violation.
6. Get a Lawful Occupancy Sign
How to get a Lawful Occupancy Sign (LO) for all or part of a building.
7. Get a license
Find out how to get the licenses you need to run your business, practice a trade, and more.
7.1. Business licenses
Find out how to get the licenses, permits, and approvals you need to run your business.
7.1.1. Business licenses for automotive business
How to get licenses for automotive business in Philadelphia.
7.1.2. Business licenses for child care facilities
Learn about the inspections and approvals you’ll need to run a child care facility.
7.1.3. Business licenses for commercial and non-commercial activity
Get a license to do commercial or non-commercial activity.
7.1.4. Business licenses for dumpsters
How to get licenses for dumpsters in Philadelphia.
7.1.5. Business licenses for entertainment business
How to get licenses for entertainment business in Philadelphia.
7.1.6. Business licenses for food businesses
Information on the City’s permits and approvals for food businesses, including restaurants, food trucks, and others.
7.1.7. Business licenses for other businesses
How to get licenses for other businesses in Philadelphia, including pawn shops, precious metal dealers, and more.
7.1.8. Business licenses for rental and property
How to get licenses related to real estate in Philadelphia.
7.1.9. Business licenses for vending and street sales
How to get licenses and approvals to sell goods on the street in Philadelphia.
7.2. Get a gun license
Application and instructions for getting a gun license in Philadelphia.
7.3. Get a license for your dog
Rules and instructions for getting a dog license in Philadelphia.
7.4. Get a marriage license
Requirements, fees, and instructions for obtaining a marriage license from the City of Philadelphia.
7.5. Trade licenses
Get a license to do trade work in Philadelphia.
7.6. Use «eCLIPSE» to apply for licenses
How to use «eCLIPSE» to get or renew licenses, permits, and certificates.
8. Get construction approval and review
Have construction projects reviewed and approved.
8.1. Get a project scoping meeting for a multi-phased project
You can request a project scoping meeting with the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) plans examiner for multi-phase construction projects to avoid conflicts and delays.
8.2. Get approval for construction in the floodplain
All construction projects in the floodplain have special approval requirements.
8.3. Request a preliminary review of construction projects
Get a preliminary review of plans for construction projects.
9. Make an appointment with the Permit and License Center
Customers must make an appointment for an in-person visit to the Permit and License Center.
10. Pay a penalty, fine, or ticket
Find out about payment options for your fine, ticket, or violation notice.
10.1. Pay a code violation notice (CVN)
Pay the fine for a code violation.
10.2. Pay a parking ticket
Accepted methods of payment for parking tickets.
10.3. Pay a red light camera ticket
Information on how to pay red light camera tickets.
10.4. Pay a traffic ticket
Settle a traffic ticket through the Municipal Court Traffic Division.
10.5. Pay a violation fee or fine from the Department of Licenses and Inspections
How to pay a violation issued by the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
10.6. Pay an excess false alarm fine
Pay the fee for an excess false alarm fine.
11. Rent or sell property
Information on the City’s rules and permits for renting, or selling property.
11.1. Get a Limited Lodging and Hotels Booking Agent License
You need a Limited Lodging and Hotels Booking Agent License to make reservations or collect payment for hotel accommodations.
11.2. Get a Limited Lodging Operator License
You need a Limited Lodging Operator License to rent your primary residence or a room in it for periods of 30 consecutive days or less.
11.3. Get a Rental License
How to get or renew a license to rent out a property.
11.4. Get a Residential Property Wholesaler License
You need a Residential Property Wholesaler License if you intend to buy residential properties solely for resale.
11.5. Rent your property (long-term)
Landlords must follow certain requirements to rent property in Philadelphia.
11.6. Rent your property (short-term)
Property owners must follow certain requirements to rent their property short-term (such as an «Airbnb»).
11.7. Search for property history and business license information
Search for information on a property’s trade licenses, violations, and permits or search for business license information.
12. Report an unlicensed contractor or unpermitted work
Report unlicensed contractors and unpermitted work to 311 and the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
13. Request an inspection from the Department of Licenses and Inspections
Instructions for scheduling an inspection with the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
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