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Due to extremely cold conditions, the City is implementing special measures to keep people who are homeless safe. If you see someone who needs shelter, call (215) 232-1984.
In effect: 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 07 to noon on Thursday, Dec. 09

COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine is now available for everyone 5 and older! Get your children vaccinated today. Find a City-run vaccine clinic or partner vaccine clinic to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you have questions about vaccination, call (215) 685-5488.

Permits, violations & licenses

Rent or sell property

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

City building codes

A summary of City building codes, and a link to the complete code.

Search for property history and business license information

Search for information on a property's trade licenses, violations, and permits or search for business license information.

Track a permit application

Track a permit application made through the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I).

Get a Property Sales Certification

How to get the Property Sales Certificate that the seller of a property must give to the buyer when the property is sold.

Rent your property short-term

Property owners must follow certain requirements to rent their property short-term (such as on Airbnb).

Rent your property

Information for renting property in Philadelphia.

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