Free weekly building-permit insights for Philadelphia, PA, computed from OpenDataPhilly L&I, 3,067 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-07-04), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.
Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-07-04
Permits this period
3,067
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-07-04
Weekly trend: Apr 12: 876 · Apr 19: 731 · Apr 26: 754 · May 3: 885 · May 10: 842 · May 17: 872 · May 24: 661 · May 31: 839 · Jun 7: 783 · Jun 14: 689 · Jun 21: 805 · Jun 28: 652
How often is Philadelphia building permit data updated?
Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Philadelphia's building permits from OpenDataPhilly L&I every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.
Is Philadelphia building permit data free?
Yes. The weekly Philadelphia overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.
What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Philadelphia?
Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.
Where does Philadelphia's permit data come from?
Official public records from OpenDataPhilly L&I, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.