Building permits in Philadelphia, PA

Mapenzo tracks 36,521 building permits and applications in Philadelphia, PA, with 3,859 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 14, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.

36,521permits in total
3,859new in 30 days
35,657issued
0applications in review
Oct 14, 2026latest record
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Latest permits

DateTradeStreetStatus
Oct 14, 2026AdditionsRed Lion RdIssued
Oct 14, 2026AdditionsMidvale AveIssued
Oct 14, 2026RoofingW Norris StIssued
Oct 14, 2026AdditionsN StIssued
Oct 14, 2026AdditionsN StIssued
Oct 14, 2026AdditionsSpruce StIssued
Oct 14, 2026AdditionsW Nedro AveIssued
Oct 14, 2026HVACW Seltzer StIssued
Oct 14, 2026ElectricalLegion StIssued
Oct 14, 2026ElectricalE Springer StIssued

Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.

Permits by trade

Additions
17,643
Plumbing
12,985
Electrical
8,746
Other
5,881
Interior work
5,739
HVAC
5,561
Roofing
2,306
Demolition
1,270
Signs
811
Solar
504
Windows and doors
463
Facades
400
Fences
287
Garages
262
Pools
30

One permit can belong to several trades.

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Frequently asked questions

How many building permits are there in Philadelphia, PA?

Mapenzo has 36,521 records in Philadelphia, PA: 35,657 issued or under construction and 0 in review. 3,859 were added in the last 30 days.

How do I find new permits in Philadelphia, PA?

The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Philadelphia, PA in one place, filterable by trade and date.

How fresh is the data?

Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.

Can I see applications before a permit is issued?

Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.

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