Remodel & addition permits in Philadelphia, PA: October 2026
3,011 remodel & addition permits were filed in Philadelphia, PA in October 2026, 15% more than in September (2,613). The busiest ZIP code was 19146, with 135. Philadelphia, PA ranked 1st of the 4 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was home remodels: 917 permits, 30% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (19146, 19104, 19148) held 13% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, 1 800 HEATERS INC, was named on 56 permits; the top 5 together on 7%.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, October 20, with 192; Thursdays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 2,771 |
| June 2026 | 2,938 |
| July 2026 | 2,836 |
| August 2026 | 2,711 |
| September 2026 | 2,613 |
| October 2026 | 3,011 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 19146: 135
- 19104: 131
- 19148: 114
- 19134: 112
- 19144: 110
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 917
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 308
Busiest contractors in October 2026
- 1 800 HEATERS INC: 56 permits
- BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC..: 45 permits
- Reliant Utilities LLC: 41 permits
- INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC: 32 permits
- DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA: 26 permits
Remodel & addition permits in October 2026 in other places
- Norfolk, VA: 138
- DeKalb County, GA: 122
- Tucson, AZ: 74
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Source: Data: City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections, OpenDataPhilly. Permits filed 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-31, counted by filing date.