Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I)doesn't send alerts when your permit status changes. ClearedNo watches it for you — checking around the clock and sending an instant notification the moment anything updates.
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Enter your project value and days delayed to see the real cost.
Formula: (Project Value × 1% ÷ 30) × Days Delayed. Represents carrying costs, financing, and idle crew time.
* Estimates based on city averages. Actual times vary by project type and workload.
Visit the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) at https://www.phila.gov/li to look up a permit manually, or sign up for ClearedNo to get automatic alerts — no manual checking required.
Philadelphia permit timelines vary: Residential repair / addition typically takes 2–4 weeks; New residential build typically takes 6–12 weeks; Commercial build-out typically takes 5–10 weeks; New commercial construction typically takes 10–20 weeks. Actual timelines depend on application completeness and current department workload.
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When a Philadelphia building permit clears, you have authorization to begin construction. ClearedNo sends you an immediate notification so you can mobilize your crew the same day — not 48 hours later.
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