Remodel & addition permits in Philadelphia, PA: April 2026
2,865 remodel & addition permits were filed in Philadelphia, PA in April 2026, 14% fewer than in March (3,327). The busiest ZIP code was 19148, with 138. Philadelphia, PA ranked 2nd of the 90 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was home remodels: 637 permits, 22% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (19148, 19134, 19146) held 14% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, PLUMB-TECH LLC, was named on 63 permits; the top 5 together on 8%.
- The busiest day was Monday, April 13, with 183; Wednesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 2,481 |
| December 2025 | 2,574 |
| January 2026 | 2,511 |
| February 2026 | 2,654 |
| March 2026 | 3,327 |
| April 2026 | 2,865 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 19148: 138
- 19134: 136
- 19146: 133
- 19143: 125
- 19140: 122
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 637
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 315
Busiest contractors in April 2026
- PLUMB-TECH LLC: 63 permits
- Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc: 51 permits
- 1 800 HEATERS INC: 45 permits
- Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc: 38 permits
- SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP: 33 permits
Remodel & addition permits in April 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,138
- Portland, OR: 2,744
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,670
- New York, NY: 2,143
- San Francisco, CA: 1,740
- Columbus, OH: 1,490
- Miami, FL: 1,159
- Austin, TX: 1,120
- San Diego, CA: 974
- Boston, MA: 853
- San Diego County, CA: 842
- Pittsburgh, PA: 756
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Source: Data: City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections, OpenDataPhilly. Permits filed 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-30, counted by filing date.