Service overview
You need an Activity License Number for certain kinds of non-commercial activity in Philadelphia. This includes:
- Renting 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.
Requirements
Before you apply, you’ll need:
Tax account numbers
- Federal Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number
- A City of Philadelphia Tax Account Number
School Income Tax
Property owners that rent 1-3 units in a building they live in must pay the School Income Tax.
Where and when
Online
Use the eCLIPSE system.
In person
Permit and License Center
1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
MSB, Public Service Concourse
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Office closes at noon on the last Wednesday of each month.
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.