Philadelphia Permit History Lookup
Search any Philadelphia address to see its full permit history from 2007 to present. View past building permits, trade permits, zoning overlays, violations, and property compliance data — all sourced from City of Philadelphia L&I records.
Enter an address above to look up its permit history.
Try "1520 Locust St" or click on the map to select a property.
Why check a property's permit history?
- Due diligence before buying: See whether past renovations were properly permitted. Unpermitted work can become your liability after purchase.
- Contractor research: Check which contractors have pulled permits at a property before, and how often they work in the neighborhood.
- Project planning: Review what permits were issued for similar work nearby to estimate what your project may require.
- Zoning awareness: Confirm the property's base zoning district, historic district status, flood zone, and overlay restrictions before designing your project.
- Neighborhood comparison: See how the permit activity at one address compares to nearby properties on the same block.
What data is included?
Permit Records
- Building permits
- Electrical permits
- Plumbing permits
- Mechanical / HVAC permits
- Fire suppression permits
- Zoning permits
- Demolition permits
Property Overlays
- Zoning base district
- Historic district designation
- FEMA flood hazard zone
- RCO (Registered Community Organization) boundaries
- Street paving moratorium status
- L&I violations and certifications
Data sourced from the City of Philadelphia's open data portal and updated regularly. Coverage spans 2007 through the present. For the most current permit status, always verify with eCLIPSE.