Philadelphia, PA Building Permit History
Search any address in Philadelphia to see the complete building permit history — what work was done, who did it, how much it cost, and the current permit status. Free and instant.
Philadelphia Permit Data at a Glance
What You Can Find in Philadelphia Permit Records
Each permit record from Philadelphia includes:
- Permit number — the official tracking number
- Type of work — new construction, renovation, demolition, electrical, plumbing, etc.
- Work description — detailed description of the permitted work
- Current status — active, issued, finaled, or expired
- Contractor name — the licensed contractor who pulled the permit
- Issue date — when the permit was approved
- Completion date — when the final inspection was passed
Data source: City Open Data Portal (CARTO). Updated in real-time.
How to Look Up Building Permits in Philadelphia
- 1 Enter a street address in Philadelphia, PA above.
- 2 We query Philadelphia's official permit database in real-time.
- 3 See every permit on file — type of work, cost, contractor, and status.
Why Look Up Permit History in Philadelphia?
- Buying a home in Philadelphia? Check if past renovations were properly permitted before you close.
- Planning a project? See what permits neighbors pulled for similar work in Philadelphia.
- Vetting a contractor? See which contractors have active permits in Philadelphia.
- Selling your home? Verify all past work was properly permitted before listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter any street address in Philadelphia, PA in the search box above. PermitMint queries the official Philadelphia permit database in real-time and shows you every building permit on file.
Yes, completely free. Philadelphia publishes permit records through their official open data portal. No sign-up required.
Data is queried in real-time from Philadelphia's official portal. Most cities update daily. Results cache for 24 hours, then refresh automatically.
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