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October 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Philadelphia — updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Philadelphia, PA issued 3,988 building permits in October 2026, up 12% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 19146 with 206 permits. Plumbing Permit — Alterations was the top permit type, making up 24% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
3,988
vs. prior month
+12%
3,576 last month
Most active zip
19146
206 permits
Top permit type
Plumbing Permit — Alterations
24% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — October 2026

19146
206
19104
177
19133
169
19134
153
19147
148
19143
140
19125
136
19140
135
19145
132
19148
132

Permits by type

October 2026 · Philadelphia, PA

Plumbing Permit — Alterations
960 (24%)
Electrical Permit — Addition and/or Alteration
706 (18%)
Residential Building Permit — Addition and/or Alteration
285 (7%)
Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit — Addition and/or Alterations
278 (7%)
Plumbing Permit — New Construction or Additions
225 (6%)
Commercial Building Permit — Addition and/or Alteration
170 (4%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Roof Covering Replacement
165 (4%)
Zoning Permit — New construction, addition, GFA change
149 (4%)
Zoning Permit — Change of Use
139 (3%)
Electrical Permit — New Construction
96 (2%)
Fire Suppression Permit — New Construction
94 (2%)
Plumbing Permit — EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel
77 (2%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
69 (2%)
Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit — New Construction
68 (2%)
Residential Building Permit — New Construction
63 (2%)
Fire Suppression Permit — Addition and/or Alterations
58 (1%)
Residential Building Permit — Make Safe Permit For RP
51 (1%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Wall Covering Replacement
48 (1%)
Site / Utility Permit — Excavation
39 (1%)
Zoning Permit — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
38 (1%)
General Permit — Sign
26 (1%)
Commercial Building Permit — New Construction
25 (1%)
General Permit — Solar Panels and Structure
24 (1%)
Demolition Permit — City Demolition
22 (1%)
Commercial Building Permit — Commercial Make Safe Permit
20 (1%)
General Permit — Shelter/Platform
9 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Lot Line Relocation
8 (0%)
Fire Suppression Permit — Rough-In
7 (0%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)
7 (0%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Masonry Facade Replacement
7 (0%)
Demolition Permit — Minor Demolition
6 (0%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Exterior Window and Door Replacement
6 (0%)
Site / Utility Permit — Sitework with Onsite Utility Services
6 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Full Demolition
6 (0%)
General Permit — Tank Install/Removal
4 (0%)
Site / Utility Permit — General Earth Disturbance ONLY
4 (0%)
General Permit — Retaining Wall
3 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Development
3 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Family Daycare
3 (0%)
Electrical Permit — Rough-In
2 (0%)
General Permit — Descriptive/Miscellaneous
2 (0%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Chimney and Vent Extension
2 (0%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Swimming Pool/Spa
2 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Parking Only
2 (0%)
General Permit — Fence
1 (0%)
General Permit Minor — Security Gates
1 (0%)
Site / Utility Permit — Foundation
1 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Fences Only
1 (0%)

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