Additional
Assistance:
LICENSES & INSPECTIONS
Neighborhood Services Division
This division of L & I focuses on assisting neighborhoods by sealing and demolishing troubled properties, taking enforcement action against negligent businesses and land owners and processing complaints. Contact the Neighborhood Services Division at 215-686-2463.
Heat Crisis Unit
This unit handles requests for heating assistance during the winter months. The unit can be reached at 215-686-2590.
Construction Services Division
The following customer service units fall under this division, which can be reached at 215-686-2463.
Building Clerical: Provides information on property violations on a particular building. To contact this unit, call 215-686-2448.
Certification: Produces certification statements for real estate transactions. To contact, call 215-685-2448.
License Issuance: Issues all business licenses for the City of Philadelphia. For more information, call 215-686-2490.
Mechanical Services: Processes electrical and plumbing permits. For more information, call 215-686-2580.
Zoning Unit: Handles zoning inquiries and permits. To contact, call 215-686-2420.
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