Contacts for information and questions related to the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).
District offices
You must schedule your inspections online using eCLIPSE or through the IVR system by calling (215) 255-4040.
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 or (215) 685-2280
1512-14 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Code Enforcement Unit
(215) 683-0575
Construction Unit
(215) 683-0580 or (215) 683-0584
You can also use the map to find districts and district offices.
Districts and district offices
- Districts
- District offices
Notice of completion of repairs
For notice of completion of repairs, submit the emergency inspection form to the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) or call 311 or (215) 686-8686 if outside Philadelphia.
License questions
For licensing questions, submit an online request or call 311 or (215) 686-8686 if outside Philadelphia.
Permit and code questions
For code or 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 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, call (215) 686-2419 or email BoardsAdmin@phila.gov.
You can also mail comments to:
Boards Administration
1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Dangerous buildings
In the case of an emergency, call 911.
For other inquiries about dangerous buildings, call (215) 686-2480 or email stephen.gallagher@phila.gov.
Vending
For questions about vending, call (215) 686-2414 or email vending@phila.gov.
Nuisance properties
For nuisance property questions, call (215) 686-2515.
Audits and investigations
For audit and investigation questions, call (215) 686-2499 or email aiu@phila.gov.
Litigation
For questions related to subpoenas, the Tax Review Board, Right-to-Know requests, and Municipal Court or Equity Court, call (215) 686-1441/1442.
Unsafe or unlicensed
contractors
To report unlicensed contractors or unpermitted work, use 311’s online form or call. If you’re outside Philadelphia, call (215) 686-8686
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.
Complaints or
general information
For complaints or general information, use 311’s online form or call 311. If you’re outside Philadelphia, call (215) 686-8686.
Media inquiries
For media inquiries, email karen.guss@phila.gov.