Permits/Philadelphia/New Construction Permit
Philadelphia, PA

PHILADELPHIA NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS & FEES

Everything you need to pull a new construction permit in Philadelphia, PA — documents, base fee, typical timeline, and a link to the official permit portal.

$2500
Base Fee
50d
Avg Approval
Philadelphia
PA

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Typical requirements for a new construction permit in Philadelphia. Requirements may vary — confirm with the city before submitting.

  • 01Full L&I permit application via eCLIPSE
  • 02Zoning approval
  • 03Full construction documents by licensed architect
  • 04Structural engineer of record
  • 05PWD stormwater review

* Fees and timelines are estimates based on typical Philadelphia permit activity. Actual amounts may vary based on project valuation, zoning, and completeness of your application.

OFFICIAL PERMIT PORTAL

Submit your new construction permit application directly through Philadelphia's official portal.

OPEN PHILADELPHIA PERMIT PORTAL
After You Submit

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Once you've submitted your new construction permit, ClearedNo watches the Philadelphia portal and sends you an instant alert the moment your status changes — so you can schedule your crew without manually checking.

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