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How do I make a complaint and what happens next?
Please use our online service request to make a complaint or call Services and Operations at (215) 686-2463 if your complaint type is unavailable. An inspection will be scheduled within 15 days to ensure the validity of the complaint. If the complaint is valid, we will inform the property owner to take corrective action within a designated time frame. After the designated time, we will re-inspect the property. If no action has been taken, the property owner or responsible person may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law
How do I obtain a license?
Call the License Issuance by phone at 686-2490 or by e-mail License.Issuance@phila.gov and tell a department representative what type of business you plan to operate. We will instruct you on the type(s) of license(s) and any approvals needed. You can check if the form(s) is available for downloading or we can mail you the the application(s). Complete and mail or submit your application along with payment (payable to the City of Philadelphia) to:
Licenses & Inspections
License Issuance Unit
1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Concourse Level
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1687
When we receive you application, we will check for a active tax account number. If no number is available, we forward your application to the Revenue Department. Revenue Department will forward the tax number to the applicant and to us. After verifying the tax number, we review application for completeness. If incomplete, we contact by telephone you for the required information. Then we will forward the application to obtain any required approvals, and, finally issue the license(s)
Permit Information and Requirements
Contact information: permit.services@phila.gov or 215-686-2475
General detailed information regarding building/mechancial permits
Requirements
Construction Related fees (Except from the Philadelphia Administrative Code)
Aboveground pools
Wood deck on a single family dwelling
General detail information regarding zoning permits |
