Service overview
You need an Activity License Number for certain kinds of non-commercial activity in Philadelphia. This includes:
- Renting up to three units in a building that you live in.
- Operating a non-profit.
- Getting a vacant property license (residential or commercial).
Who
Any person or legal entity can apply for this license. A business that is established under an EIN must identify up to two corporate owners.
Requirements
Before you apply, you’ll need:
- Federal Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number
- Philadelphia Tax Identification Number (PHTIN)
Property owners that rent 1-3 units in a building they live in must pay the School Income Tax and register the activity type.
Where and when
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Cost
There is no cost for an Activity License Number.
How
Online
1
You can apply for this license using eCLIPSE.
2
The license is issued automatically.
In person
1
Visit the Permit and License Center.
If you do not already have a City tax account, you can visit the Revenue Department during the same visit.
2
This license is issued while you wait.
Renewal requirements
This license does not need to be renewed.