Public meetings notice: BLIR meetings will take place both virtually and in-person, every other Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Hearings are held at 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor (Room 18-002). To remain virtual, you can attend these hearings on the Zoom platform, or by dialing +1 (267) 831-0333 / Passcode: 895820. The meeting ID is 562 078 8632. For details, see the 2025 BLIR hearing schedule.
Emergency appeals: To request an emergency appeal, submit an emergency hearing appeal form within five business days of the permit issuance, refusal, or violation you want to appeal.
What we do
The Board of Licenses and Inspections Review hears appeals of permits, violations, and notices issued by:
- The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I)
- The Water Department
- The Department of Streets
- The Historical Commission
- The Art Commission
- Other City agencies.
The board affirms or alters property violation decisions issued by L&I or other City agencies.
The board also hears appeals for licenses to carry firearms and firearm license revocations.
Connect
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1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Concourse Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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Phone:
(215) 686-2427
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Appeals calendar
See a listing of scheduled appeals on the L&I Appeals Calendar.