Remodel & addition permits in Philadelphia, PA: September 2026
2,638 remodel & addition permits were filed in Philadelphia, PA in September 2026, 6% fewer than in August (2,801). The busiest ZIP code was 19143, with 116. Philadelphia, PA ranked 3rd of the 83 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was home remodels: 847 permits, 32% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (19143, 19147, 19103) held 13% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, 1 800 HEATERS INC, was named on 49 permits; the top 5 together on 7%.
- The busiest day was Wednesday, September 2, with 185; Wednesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | 2,865 |
| May 2026 | 2,809 |
| June 2026 | 2,930 |
| July 2026 | 2,710 |
| August 2026 | 2,801 |
| September 2026 | 2,638 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 19143: 116
- 19147: 116
- 19103: 115
- 19104: 111
- 19131: 104
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 847
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 309
Busiest contractors in September 2026
- 1 800 HEATERS INC: 49 permits
- B8 Construction LLC: 34 permits
- BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC..: 32 permits
- Reliant Utilities LLC: 32 permits
- FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC: 30 permits
Remodel & addition permits in September 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,661
- Portland, OR: 2,717
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,533
- New York, NY: 2,284
- Columbus, OH: 1,491
- San Francisco, CA: 1,257
- Miami, FL: 1,114
- Austin, TX: 1,023
- Boston, MA: 892
- Loudoun County, VA: 881
- Pittsburgh, PA: 796
- Sacramento County, CA: 791
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Source: Data: City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections, OpenDataPhilly. Permits filed 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-30, counted by filing date.