Remodel & addition permits in Philadelphia, PA: August 2026
2,801 remodel & addition permits were filed in Philadelphia, PA in August 2026, 3% more than in July (2,710). The busiest ZIP code was 19104, with 159. Philadelphia, PA ranked 2nd of the 89 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was home remodels: 883 permits, 32% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (19104, 19146, 19131) held 15% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, 1 800 HEATERS INC, was named on 54 permits; the top 5 together on 8%.
- The busiest day was Wednesday, August 26, with 159; Mondays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 3,327 |
| April 2026 | 2,865 |
| May 2026 | 2,809 |
| June 2026 | 2,930 |
| July 2026 | 2,710 |
| August 2026 | 2,801 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 19104: 159
- 19146: 128
- 19131: 126
- 19134: 122
- 19147: 112
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 883
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 306
Busiest contractors in August 2026
- 1 800 HEATERS INC: 54 permits
- FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC: 49 permits
- PLUMB-TECH LLC: 44 permits
- BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC..: 40 permits
- SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP: 29 permits
Remodel & addition permits in August 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,268
- Portland, OR: 2,596
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,523
- New York, NY: 2,080
- Columbus, OH: 1,479
- San Francisco, CA: 1,326
- Miami, FL: 1,071
- Austin, TX: 1,057
- San Diego, CA: 947
- Boston, MA: 894
- Sacramento County, CA: 793
- San Diego County, CA: 793
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Source: Data: City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections, OpenDataPhilly. Permits filed 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-31, counted by filing date.