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Philadelphia, PA Permit Tracking

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Philadelphia Permit Snapshot

Data updated: Feb 1, 2026

Estimated data from industry benchmarks

22 days
Average
Processing
10.7%
Rejection
Rate
#23
Pain Index
Score
Excellent
Trend
vs last month

Top Rejection Reasons in Philadelphia

  1. 1 Incomplete site plan 28%
  2. 2 Missing structural calculations 22%
  3. 3 Zoning compliance issues 18%
  4. 4 Insufficient drainage plan 16%
  5. 5 Code compliance issues 10%
Best month to submit: February
Worst month to submit: September

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AFTER YOU SUBMIT

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We check Philadelphia's portal every 15 minutes. When your permit status changes, we notify you by email or text.

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Philadelphia Building Permit Types We Track

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