Contacts for information and questions related to the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
District offices
You can file some permit applications and ask questions at L&I’s district offices.
88 E. Haines St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144Code Enforcement Unit
(215) 685-2279
EmailConstruction Unit
(215) 685-2276
1512-14 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19121Code Enforcement Unit
(215) 683-0575
EmailConstruction Unit
(215) 683-0580, 0581, 0582, 0583
You can also use the map to find districts and district offices.
Districts and district offices
- Districts
- District offices
License questions
For licensing questions, submit an online request or call 311 or (215) 686-8686 if outside Philadelphia.
Permit questions
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.
Code questions
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.
Property
certifications
For property certification questions, submit an online request to the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
Appeals
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
Complaints or
general information
For complaints or general information, call 311 or (215) 686-8686 if outside Philadelphia.
Vending inquiries
For questions about vending, contact the Vending Unit by calling (215) 686-2414 or email vending@phila.gov.
Media inquiries
For media inquiries, email karen.guss@phila.gov.
To submit
information about unsafe or unlicensed
contractors
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.