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Friday, June 5: The Mayor has extended a mandatory citywide curfew. Effective at 8:00 p.m. through tomorrow at 6 a.m. Only people with essential duties will be permitted outdoors.
In effect: 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5 to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6
In effect: 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 01 until further notice

Permits, violations & licenses

Find out what permits or licenses you need for an activity or project, and pay any tickets or violations you owe.

Apply for a permit

Learn how to apply for the permits you need for your activity or project.

Apply to provide food or drinks at a special event

How to apply to provide food or drinks to the public at a special event.

Dispute or appeal a decision

Find out how you can dispute tickets or fines and make appeals.

Find a City-owned property

How to decide where to start your business.

Find a licensed contractor and contractor information

How to find contractors that have the required licenses and permits for a construction project.

Get a certificate

Property owners in Philadelphia need certain certifications to rent, occupy, or sell property.

Get a copy of a license, permit, or violation

How to get a copy of a license, permit, or violation.

Get a license

Find out how to get the licenses you need to run your business, practice a trade, and more.

Pay a fine or ticket

Find out about payment options for your fine, ticket, or violation notice.

Register a burglar alarm / Pay the annual fee

Information about how to register your burglar alarm and pay the annual fee.

Rent or sell property

Information on the City's rules and permits for renting, or selling property.

Report a problem with a building, lot, or street

Report a dangerous building, lot, or street issue to the City.

Report an unlicensed contractor or unpermitted work

Report unlicensed contractors and unpermitted work to 311 and the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).

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