Remodel & addition permits in Philadelphia, PA: May 2026
2,809 remodel & addition permits were filed in Philadelphia, PA in May 2026, 2% fewer than in April (2,865). The busiest ZIP code was 19140, with 156. 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: 656 permits, 23% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (19140, 19104, 19143) held 15% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC, was named on 74 permits; the top 5 together on 8%.
- The busiest day was Wednesday, May 20, with 192; Wednesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2,574 |
| January 2026 | 2,511 |
| February 2026 | 2,654 |
| March 2026 | 3,327 |
| April 2026 | 2,865 |
| May 2026 | 2,809 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 19140: 156
- 19104: 140
- 19143: 139
- 19146: 122
- 19148: 116
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 656
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 319
Busiest contractors in May 2026
- FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC: 74 permits
- 1 800 HEATERS INC: 61 permits
- BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC..: 38 permits
- Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc: 30 permits
- SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP: 28 permits
Remodel & addition permits in May 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,007
- Portland, OR: 2,627
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,280
- New York, NY: 2,034
- San Francisco, CA: 1,549
- Columbus, OH: 1,384
- Miami, FL: 1,109
- Austin, TX: 989
- San Diego, CA: 931
- Boston, MA: 854
- Pittsburgh, PA: 713
- Fairfax County, VA: 691
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Source: Data: City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections, OpenDataPhilly. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.