You can file some permit applications and ask questions at L&I’s district offices.

You can also use the map to find districts and district offices.

Districts and district offices

• Districts
• District offices

For licensing questions, submit an online request or call 311 or (215) 686-8686 if outside Philadelphia.

For permit-related questions, submit an online request to the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) or call 311 or (215) 686-8686 if outside Philadelphia.

For questions related to code issues, submit an online request to the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) or call 311 or (215) 686-8686 if outside Philadelphia.

For property certification questions, submit an online request to the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).

For questions about Board of Building Standards (BBS) and Board of Licenses and Inspections Review (BLIR) appeals, contact:

1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
11th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102

(215) 686-2419

For complaints or general information, call 311 or (215) 686-8686 if outside Philadelphia.

For questions about vending, contact the Vending Unit by calling (215) 686-2414 or email vending@phila.gov.

For media inquiries, email karen.guss@phila.gov.

To report unlicensed contractors or unpermitted work, use 311’s online form or call 311. If you’re outside Philadelphia, call (215) 686-8686 instead.

After you’ve filed a report with 311, you can submit more information to addinfoli@phila.gov. Include the 311 case number, address where work is being done, and your phone number or email address.