Philadelphia, PA

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PHILADELPHIA BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Department
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I)
Phone
(215) 686-8686
Address
Municipal Services Building, 1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Typical Philadelphia Permit Timelines
Residential repair / addition2–4 weeks
New residential build6–12 weeks
Commercial build-out5–10 weeks
New commercial construction10–20 weeks

* Estimates based on city averages. Actual times vary by project type and workload.

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How do I check a permit in Philadelphia?+

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How long are permit delays in Philadelphia?+

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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