Contacts for information and questions related to the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
District offices
L&I inspectors are stationed at district offices across Philadelphia.
88 E. Haines St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Code Enforcement Unit
(215) 685-2279
Construction Unit
(215) 685-2276
1512-14 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Code Enforcement Unit
(215) 683-0575
Construction 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.
To request a project scoping meeting for flood protection, phased construction or to schedule an appointment with an examiner to discuss the additional information request on an open application, submit the online form 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), Plumbing Advisory Board (PAB) 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.