Philadelphia Building Permits

The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) oversees all construction in Philadelphia via the eCLIPSE portal. Most residential improvements require both Zoning and Building approvals.

🏛 Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections 📅 Updated April 2026

Philadelphia Permitting Note: Philadelphia mandates that any property on the Historic Registry or in the 100-year floodplain must obtain a Building Permit for all exterior work, including minor repairs like windows or fences.

Project Types in Philadelphia