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September 2026 Building Permits

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

Philadelphia, PA issued 3,576 building permits in September 2026, up 8% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 19146 with 189 permits. Plumbing Permit — Alterations was the top permit type, making up 22% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
3,576
vs. prior month
+8%
3,303 last month
Most active zip
19146
189 permits
Top permit type
Plumbing Permit — Alterations
22% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — September 2026

19146
189
19147
163
19104
155
19131
142
19143
137
19148
133
19121
130
19134
126
19103
124
19133
120

Permits by type

September 2026 · Philadelphia, PA

Plumbing Permit — Alterations
796 (22%)
Electrical Permit — Addition and/or Alteration
566 (16%)
Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit — Addition and/or Alterations
280 (8%)
Residential Building Permit — Addition and/or Alteration
268 (7%)
Commercial Building Permit — Addition and/or Alteration
159 (4%)
Plumbing Permit — New Construction or Additions
159 (4%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Roof Covering Replacement
153 (4%)
Zoning Permit — New construction, addition, GFA change
146 (4%)
Zoning Permit — Change of Use
142 (4%)
Fire Suppression Permit — New Construction
76 (2%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
73 (2%)
Fire Suppression Permit — Addition and/or Alterations
69 (2%)
Site / Utility Permit — Excavation
68 (2%)
Plumbing Permit — EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel
67 (2%)
Residential Building Permit — New Construction
60 (2%)
Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit — New Construction
58 (2%)
Electrical Permit — New Construction
52 (1%)
Residential Building Permit — Make Safe Permit For RP
50 (1%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Wall Covering Replacement
47 (1%)
General Permit — Sign
32 (1%)
Zoning Permit — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
29 (1%)
Commercial Building Permit — New Construction
27 (1%)
Demolition Permit — City Demolition
25 (1%)
Fire Suppression Permit — Rough-In
24 (1%)
Commercial Building Permit — Commercial Make Safe Permit
21 (1%)
Demolition Permit — Minor Demolition
14 (0%)
General Permit — Solar Panels and Structure
14 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Full Demolition
10 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Parking Only
10 (0%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Masonry Facade Replacement
9 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Lot Line Relocation
9 (0%)
General Permit — Tank Install/Removal
8 (0%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)
8 (0%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Exterior Window and Door Replacement
8 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Family Daycare
6 (0%)
General Permit — Shelter/Platform
5 (0%)
Site / Utility Permit — Sitework with Onsite Utility Services
4 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Development
4 (0%)
Demolition Permit — Major Demolition
3 (0%)
Electrical Permit — Rough-In
3 (0%)
General Permit — Retaining Wall
3 (0%)
Site / Utility Permit — General Earth Disturbance ONLY
3 (0%)
General Permit Minor — EZ Chimney and Vent Extension
2 (0%)
Plumbing Permit — Rough-In
2 (0%)
General Permit — Descriptive/Miscellaneous
1 (0%)
General Permit Minor — Party Wall Protection
1 (0%)
Site / Utility Permit — Foundation
1 (0%)
Zoning Permit — Fences Only
1 (0%)

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