Weekly permit insights

Philadelphia Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Philadelphia, PA, computed from OpenDataPhilly L&I, 2,939 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-09-26), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

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Permits this period
2,939
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-09-26

Weekly trend: Jul 5: 720 · Jul 12: 762 · Jul 19: 783 · Jul 26: 739 · Aug 2: 767 · Aug 9: 755 · Aug 16: 789 · Aug 23: 767 · Aug 30: 686 · Sep 6: 529 · Sep 13: 829 · Sep 20: 747

Permits by trade in Philadelphia

TradeThis periodShare
Plumbing1,04235.5%
Electrical61621.0%
HVAC45815.6%
Roofing37412.7%
Solar321.1%
Pool & Spa20.1%
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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