Building Permits in Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania — Philadelphia County 58/100 — Moderate

55

Median Permit Days

$14,000

Avg Permit Cost

12,000

Annual Permits

5.5 mo

Avg Entitlement

Regulatory Details

Impact Fee Range	$5,000 - $20,000
Form-Based Code	No
Design Review Required	Yes
Inclusionary Housing	Required
Recent Approval Rate	76%
Common Zoning Codes	RSA-5, RSA-3, RM-1, CMX-2, CMX-3, I-2

Local Notes

10-year tax abatement for new construction phases down over time
Civic Design Review required for projects over 50,000 sq ft

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