FEES

Philadelphia Code tit. 4, pt. A, ch. 9

in effect

Philadelphia Code § A-901 GENERAL

SECTION A-901 GENERAL A-901.1 Reference: All permits, licenses, certificates and services established by the technical codes for which the City has established a fee, shall be subject to such fee as set forth in this Chapter. A-901.2 Pre-requisite: 228 An application shall not be accepted, a permit, license or certificate shall not be issued, nor a listed service performed until the designated fees have been paid. Where it is found that final payment of such fees has not been made, the permit, license or certificate may be revoked. A-901.3 Multiple fees: 229 The payment of the fee for a particular permit, license or service shall not relieve the permit holder, license holder or applicant from the payment of fees that are prescribed for other permits, licenses and services associated with the activity, project or premises. A-901.4 Frequency: License fees are annual with the license year as determined by the department and permit fees are per occasion unless indicated otherwise. Service and miscellaneous fees are as stated. A-901.5 Refund of permit fees: 230 Where the work authorized by a permit is not commenced, a request for refund of the permit fee shall be accepted on forms provided by the department within one year from the date of permit issuance. An approved refund shall not exceed fifth percent (50%) of the permit fee minus a two hundred dollar ($200) processing fee. A-901.6 Fee Basis: Permit and occupancy fees shall be calculated separately for each property. A-901.7 Filing fees: 231 The department is authorized to require non-refundable application fees to be charged upon application for permits and licenses. The amount of such fees shall be as set forth in this Chapter or as otherwise established by regulations of the department. Payment of such fees shall be applied as a credit upon charge for the applicable permit or license fee. A-901.8 Rough-in permits: 232 The Department is authorized to issue permits for the rough-in of various utility systems, service systems and other building systems or elements as authorized by the Department from time to time, where such work is applied for in advance of the application for the complete system or element installation. Each type of system or element shall be applied for separately and shall require a permit fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150). A-901.9 Annual permits: 233 Where annual permits are issued pursuant to Section A-302.7, the fee shall be one thousand three hundred fifty dollars ($1,350) per year, payable on a schedule established by the Department. A-901.10 Accelerated plan review: 234 The department is authorized to provide accelerated review of plans associated with the issuance of any permit required under Title 4 or 14 of this Code, provided that all zoning permit applications for affordable housing projects shall receive accelerated plan review at no additional cost. The fees and charges for accelerated plan review shall be in addition to any permit fee otherwise set forth in this Chapter, and shall be published in appropriate schedules. A-901.10.1 Additional accelerated plan review fee: The additional cost-based fee for accelerated review shall be three hundred fifty dollars ($350) per application, or such other amount as may be established by the department by regulation. Such amount shall neither exceed the costs to administer and provide accelerated review services nor exceed three hundred fifty dollars ($350) multiplied by the fraction of the most recently published Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) All Items Index, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as of the effective date of the proposed fee increase, divided by the most recently published CPI-U as of July 1, 2020. A-901.10.1.1 The accelerated review fee shall be paid at the time the application is submitted and is non-refundable. A-901.10.1.2 There shall be no additional cost-based fee for accelerated review of a plumbing, electrical, mechanical or fire suppression system permit application that is requested at the same time as accelerated review of a building permit application for the same project. A-901.10.2 Accelerated plan review surcharges: A-901.10.2.1 A surcharge of one thousand six hundred fifty dollars ($1,650) shall be added for accelerated review in connection with a building permit application. A-901.10.2.2 A surcharge of seven hundred dollars ($700) per permit application shall be added for accelerated review in connection with all other applicable permit applications, including for each zoning, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire suppression system, total demolition and signage permit application. 234.1 A-901.10.2.3 There shall be no surcharge for accelerated review of a plumbing, electrical, mechanical or fire suppression permit application that is requested at the same time as accelerated review of a building permit application for the same project. A-901.10.2.4 Such surcharges shall be payable prior to receipt of the permit(s) and are in addition to any cost-based fee charged pursuant to subsection A-901.10.1 or another provision of the Code. A-901.10.2.5 Disputes concerning payment or the amount of any surcharge pursuant to this subsection A-901.10.2 shall be governed by Chapter 19-1700 ("Review, Refunds and Compromises"). A-901.11 Administrative fees: 235 Fees for items that require the Department to provide non-routine or personalized administrative services, shall be as follows. The Department is authorized to revise such fees or establish fees by regulation for any other similar services to cover the costs of program administration. The fee for services that are provided shall be in addition to any permit or license fee set forth in this Chapter or as required by an Act of the Commonwealth. For amending or transferring permits . . . . . $50 For copies of licenses, permits and certificates . . . . . $15 For replacement of a photo ID license, certificate or permit . . . . . $25 For processing a permit extension request before permit expiration . . . . . $50 Exception: Owner occupied one-family dwellings . . . . . No fee For processing a permit reinstatement request 235.1 . . . . . $300 Exception: Owner occupied one-family dwellings . . . . . No fee For the electronic storage of building plans for future retrieval . . . . . $4 per page For the issuance of each approved permit for which a surcharge is required pursuant to Act 157 of 2006 236 . . . . . $3 per permit A-901.12 Inspection fee: 237 The Department is authorized to charge inspection fees in accordance with Sections A-901.12.1 through A-901.12.3. A-901.12.1 Permit reinspection fee: 238 The Department is authorized to charge a reinspection fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for each additional inspection that is required as a result of the need to re-schedule a scheduled permit inspection for one or more of the following reasons, and the Department shall have the discretion to require that such fee be paid in advance of any re-inspection: 1. The work is not constructed in accordance with the applicable code; 2. The work is not ready for inspection; 3. Access to the work to be inspected is not provided; or 4. A violation of the code is observed during a permit inspection. A-901.12.2 Code violation reinspection fee: 239 When, upon reinspection, the Department determines that a condition previously found not in compliance with a provision of the technical codes or regulations promulgated thereunder continues not to be in compliance, the Department is authorized to charge a further reinspection fee for all second and subsequent reinspections, as follows: Second reinspection . . . . . $100 Third reinspection . . . . . $200 Fourth and subsequent reinspections . . . . . $350 A-901.12.2.1 License or permit suspension: 240 In addition to other penalties provided for in this code, any person who fails to remit the required reinspection fee to the Department when requested, shall have his or her license or permit to conduct the business activity or operation suspended, and the business activity or operation shall cease until the payment of fees owed has been received by the Department. A-901.12.3 After hours inspection fee: 241 A fee of sixty dollars ($60) per hour, with a minimum charge of four hours, shall be charged to any person requesting an inspection be performed at any time other than ordinary working hours for inspections. A-901.13 Work without or in excess of a permit or license: 242 In addition to the permit or license fee, an inspection fee equal to the permit or license fee shall be imposed when work has commenced without first obtaining the required permit(s) or license(s). A-901.14 Contract submission: The department is authorized to require the applicant to submit a copy of the original executed contract(s) to validate the declared scope and/or value of construction. Such copy shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the permit or prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Approval, at the department's option. A-901.15 License and permit fee revisions: 243 The Department, by regulations effective on or after July 1, 2018, is authorized to revise the fees established in Sections A-902 through A-907 of this Chapter, excluding Section A-907.1.2 regarding Zoning Board of Adjustment fees, or adopt fees not otherwise provided for in such Sections, based upon the costs to administer and enforce the applicable programs and services; provided that no fee shall be increased to an amount higher than the fee as it existed on July 1, 2017, multiplied by the CPI Multiplier, as defined in Section 9-102 of the Code; and further provided that for fees established in this Code after July 1, 2017, the fee shall not be increased to an amount higher than the fee on the date that it was established, multiplied by the CPI Multiplier, using as the base figure for purposes of determining the CPI Multiplier the most recently published CPI-U as of July 1 of the year the fee was established. A-901.15.1 A schedule of all current fees shall be maintained on the Department's website. Notes 227 | Amended, Bill No. 000348 (approved August 11, 2000), effective July 1, 2000. Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003). 228 | Amended, Bill No. 180175 (approved June 6, 2018). 229 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 230 | Amended, Bill No. 180175 (approved June 6, 2018). 231 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 232 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 233 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 234 | Amended, Bill No. 050267 (approved June 15, 2005); amended, Bill No. 120897 (approved January 14, 2013); amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017; amended, Bill No. 190767 (approved November 12, 2019), effective July 1, 2020; amended, Bill No. 250043 (became law September 11, 2025). 234.1 | Amended, Bill No. 250043 (became law September 11, 2025). 235 | Amended, Bill No. 050267 (approved June 15, 2005); amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007); amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008); amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 235.1 | Amended, Bill No. 260393 (approved June 12, 2026), effective July 1, 2026. 236 | Added, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008). 237 | Amended, Bill No. 040422 (approved June 3, 2004); amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 238 | Amended, Bill No. 040422 (approved June 3, 2004); amended, Bill No. 130691-A (approved February 19, 2014). See note 87 for effective date provisions. 239 | Amended, Bill No. 040422 (approved June 3, 2004). 240 | Amended, Bill No. 040422 (approved June 3, 2004). 241 | Renumbered Bill No. 040422 (approved June 3, 2004). 242 | Amended, Bill No. 130691-A (approved February 19, 2014). See note 87 for effective date provisions. 243 | Added, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017; amended, Bill No. 180175 (approved June 6, 2018); amended, Bill No. 240430 (approved January 15, 2025); amended, Bill No. 260203 (approved June 11, 2026), effective July 1, 2026.

Philadelphia Code § A-902 BUILDING, FUEL GAS AND MECHANICAL CODE FEES

SECTION A-902 BUILDING, FUEL GAS AND MECHANICAL CODE FEES A-902.1 General: Fees for permits, appeals, certificates and administrative services related to activity regulated by the Building, Fuel Gas and Mechanical Codes shall be as set forth in this Section. A-902.2 Construction: 245 Permit fees for new construction, additions, alterations, demolition, occupancy and repairs shall be as set forth in Sections A-902.2.1, except as otherwise specified in Sections A-902.2.2 through A-902.2.8. A-902.2.1 Constructed area: 246 The permit fee for new construction, additions, alterations and repairs shall be based on the constructed area as follows: For new construction and additions: 500 square feet or less . . . . . $200 Greater than 500 square feet . . . . . $200 plus $58 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet Exceptions: 1. For new construction of one- or two-family dwellings: 247 Each building . . . . . $1,050 2. For additions and structures accessory to existing one- and two-family dwellings: 500 square feet or less . . . . . $60 Greater than 500 square feet . . . . . $60 plus $45 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet 3. For modular construction of one- and two-family dwellings pursuant to the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Authorization Act, Act 192 of 1982, P.L. 676 (35 P.S. §§ 1656.1 – 1656.9) and the Industrialized Housing Act, Act 70 of 1972, P.L. 286 (35 P.S. §§ 1651.1 – 1651.12) respectively, the building permit fee shall be four hundred fifty dollars ($450) per building. 4. For construction of industrialized buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings pursuant to the Industrialized Housing Act, Act 70 of 1972, P.L. 286 (35 P.S. §§ 1651.1 - 1651.12) and related rules and regulations, the building permit fee shall be nine hundred dollars ($900) per building. 5. For initial tenant fit-out of a newly constructed building the fee shall be thirteen dollars ($13) per 100 square feet or fraction thereof with a minimum fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150). 6. For installation of solar collection panels and related support structure per building . . . . . $200 248 For alterations and repairs, including the installation of decks: 249 500 square feet or less . . . . . $200 Greater than 500 square feet . . . . . $200 plus $48 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet Exceptions: 1. For one- or two-family dwellings: 250 500 square feet or less . . . . . $60 Greater than 500 square feet . . . . . $60 plus $45 for each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof above 500 square feet 2. For alterations and repairs, the permit fee shall, at the applicant's selection, be based upon two percent (2%) of the contract value for construction regulated by the Building, Fuel Gas and Mechanical Codes, when such value is substantiated by the submission of a valid contract, except that the minimum fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200). A-902.2.2 Demolition: 251 Fees for permits for complete demolition shall be twenty dollars ($20) per 100 square feet or fraction thereof, but shall not exceed forty thousand dollars ($40,000). The minimum fee shall be two hundred dollars ($200). Exception: 252 For the demolition of non-bearing partitions the fee shall be as follows: In space 4,000 square feet or less . . . . . $60 In space more than 4,000 square feet . . . . . $60 plus $4 per each additional 100 square feet above 4,000 square feet A-902.2.3 Minor Alterations: 253 Where the scope of the work to be performed is limited to the items listed below, the fees shall be as set forth in Sections A-902.2.3.1 through A-902.2.3.5. Exception: The fee for each of the following for a one- or two-family dwelling shall be fifty-five dollars ($55). A-902.2.3.1 For exterior wall covering: 4,000 square feet or less . . . . . $60 More than 4,000 square feet . . . . . $60 plus $4 per each additional 100 square feet above 4,000 square feet A-902.2.3.2 For replacement of roof covering: 4,000 square feet or less . . . . . $60 More than 4,000 square feet . . . . . $60 plus $3 per each additional 100 square feet above 4,000 square feet A-902.2.3.3 For replacement of windows and doors: 20 openings or less . . . . . $60 More than 20 openings . . . . . $60 plus $4 per each additional opening above 20 openings A-902.2.3.4 For replacement of porch or deck flooring having a maximum area of: 200 square feet . . . . . $60 A-902.2.3.5 For the installation of roll-down security gates: For each gate . . . . . $60 A-902.2.4 Foundation-only permits: Fees for permits for the installation of foundations shall be based on the constructed area as follows: 500 square feet or less . . . . . $200 501 to 2,500 square feet . . . . . $350 More than 2,500 square feet . . . . . $600 A-902.2.5 Miscellaneous items: 254 Fees for miscellaneous items shall be as listed below: Exception: 255 The fee for each of the following for one- or two-family dwellings shall be fifty-five dollars ($55). Antennas – Roof- or ground-mounted (each). . . . . $110 Fence walls – Concrete and masonry . . . . . $110 Fences (each) – Non-masonry, exceeding 6 feet high . . . . . $110 Installation, removal or filling with inert material of flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks: (each tank). . . . . $125 Retaining walls more than 2 feet but less than 4 feet above the lower ground level . . . . . $125 Retaining walls 4 feet or more above the lower ground level . . . . . $200 Sidewalk and shelter platforms (each). . . . . $125 Signs: 256 Accessory . . . . . $200 Outdoor advertising devices . . . . . $250 Site preparation (clearing, grubbing and earth movement): Areas not exceeding 15,000 square feet $100 Areas in excess of 15,000 square feet . . . . . $100 plus $5 per each additional 1,000 square feet in excess of 15,000 square feet with a maximum fee of $5,000 Swimming pools . . . . . $200 Tower cranes (when submitted as a separate permit application). . . . . $250 A-902.2.6 Fire Suppression Equipment: 257 For the installation or alteration of fire suppression systems, the fee shall be as follows, except that the minimum fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150): Exception: For the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system within a one- or two-family dwelling the fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150). For each sprinkler head or suppression nozzle . . . . . $12 For the installation of a backflow prevention device on a fire suppression system (where presented as a separate permit). . . . . $125 For each standpipe riser (per floor). . . . . $60 For each yard hydrant . . . . . $60 For each fire pump . . . . . $275 For commercial cooking extinguishing systems (each). . . . . $125 A-902.2.6.1 Minor alterations: 258 Fees for minor alterations to fire suppression systems shall be as listed below: Exception: The fee for a one- or two-family dwelling shall be fifty-five dollars ($55). For relocation of fire sprinklers: 20 sprinklers or less . . . . . $60 More than 20 sprinklers . . . . . $60 plus $4 per each additional sprinkler above 20 A-902.2.7 Mechanical Systems: 259 A-902.2.7.1 For the installation or alteration of mechanical systems with ductwork, including connected appliances, the fee shall be twelve dollars ($12) for each register or diffuser served by the ductwork, except that the minimum fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150). Exception: For the installation of a complete heating and/or cooling system, including fuel gas piping and appliances, within a one- or two-family dwelling, the fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150). A-902.2.7.2 For the installation of fuel gas piping systems and equipment as regulated by the Philadelphia International Fuel Gas Code, including connected appliances, the fee shall be two percent (2%) of the contract value for construction when such value is substantiated by the submission of a valid contract, except that the minimum fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150). Exception: 260 The fee for alterations in a one- or two-family dwelling shall be fifty-five dollars ($55). A-902.2.7.3 For the installation or replacement of appliances regulated by the mechanical code or fuel gas code such as fireplaces (masonry and factory built), boilers, air conditioning units and heat pumps where presented as a separate permit application, the fee shall be one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) for each appliance. Exception: 261 The fee for one- or two-family dwelling shall be fifty-five dollars ($55) for each appliance. A-902.2.7.4 For the installation of commercial cooking exhaust systems and related components the fee shall be one hundred twenty five ($125) per hood. A-902.2.7.5 Minor alterations: 262 Fees for minor alterations to mechanical systems shall be as listed below: A-902.2.7.5.1 For relocation of HVAC diffusers or registers with flexible connectors: 20 units or less . . . . . $60 More than 20 units . . . . . $60 plus $3 per each additional unit above 20 A-902.2.7.5.2 For direct vent heating apparatus, or warm air heating apparatus installation connected to a flue or chimney: Each unit . . . . . $60 Exception: The fee for one- or two-family dwelling shall be fifty-five dollars ($55) for each apparatus. A-902.2.7.5.3 For the installation of ductwork within a single tenant space and the capacity of the equipment is equal to or less than 2,000 cfm: Each installation . . . . . $60 A-902.2.8 Excavation: 263 The fee for excavation as described in Section A-301.1.1 shall be one hundred three dollars ($103). A-902.2.9 Undetermined items: 264 For items of construction or alteration that are not included in Sections A-902.2.1 through A-902.2.8, the fee shall be two percent (2%) of the total value of construction, but not less than one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125). A-902.3 Construction value: 265 The total value of the construction, when required on permit applications and when used to determine fees, shall include the value of all material, labor, engineering and/or architectural fees, and the overhead and profit cost inherent in the contract, whether or not any such items are provided at no cost. A-902.4 Approval fee schedule: 266 For items submitted to the department for approval, the fees shall be as set forth in Sections A-902.4.1 through A-902.4.3. A-902.4.1 Preliminary review: For the examination of each set of preliminary drawings, specifications and computations: Tenant spaces, individual floors or buildings equal to or less than three stories:. . . . . $350 Each additional story:. . . . . $75 A-902.4.2 New methods and/or materials of construction: For each application for approval of construction material or technique: five hundred dollars ($500) for the initial application and one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for each subsequent year where recurring information is required to be reviewed by the department. A-902.4.3 Approval of revised drawings: For the review of revised drawings subsequent to issuance of the building permit, a fee of twenty dollars ($20) per sheet shall be paid. The fee shall be based on the total number of sheets contained on one of the three sets of revised drawings submitted for review. The minimum fee for such approval is seventy-five dollars ($75). 267 Exception: The fee for the review of revised drawings submitted for existing owner occupied one- or two- family dwellings, including those that contain a Family Day Care Home shall be twenty-five dollars ($25). A-902.5 Appeals: 268 For an appeal to the Board of Building Standards to request a variance, the fee schedule is as follows: Note: For the purpose of calculating the fee for an appeal to the Board of Building Standards, a story shall be any level of floor area either at, above or below grade. For existing one- or two-family dwellings, including those that contain a Family Day Care Home:. . . . . $50 For all buildings other than existing one- or two-family dwellings, the fee schedule is based on the building area affected by the refusal, as follows: Less than five stories in height and less than 30,000 square feet aggregate floor area . . . . . $200 Five or more stories in height or more than 30,000 square feet aggregate floor area . . . . . $600 For special hearings before the Board of Building Standards . . . . . $1,700 A-902.6 Certificate fee schedule: 269 For items where the department issues certifications, the fees shall be as set forth in Sections A-902.6.1 through A-902.6.5. These fees shall be paid at the time of filing the application. A-902.6.1 Certificate of occupancy: For the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy the fee schedule is as follows: As part of the Building Permit . . . . . No Fee Application for a "Certificate of Occupancy" only . . . . . $200 Application for a "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy" for a permitted construction project . . . . . $300 Application for a "Temporary Certificate of Occupancy" for a special event . . . . . $400 A-902.6.2 Flood plain location certificate: For the written certification of the location of a property in reference to flood prone areas, the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50). A-902.6.3 Floor load certificates: The fee for the examination of computations to verify maximum live loads specified in floor live load certificates shall be one hundred dollars ($100) for four stories or less plus fifty dollars ($50) for each additional story. A-902.6.4 Special inspection agency and special inspector registration: 270 Fees for the registration of special inspection agencies and special inspectors pursuant to the requirements of Section 9-1306 of the Code ("Special Inspection Agencies and Special Inspectors") shall be established by the Department by regulation. A-902.6.5 Lawful Occupancy sign: For the review of plans for the initial issue of Lawful Occupancy signs when not part of plan review for building permit and/or Certificate of Occupancy, the fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per space. Notes 244 | Former Section A-902.10 deleted, Bill No. 980760 (approved December 30, 1998). Accelerated plan review is now addressed in Section A-901.10. Amended and former Sections A-902.2.1.1 through A-902.2.1.4 and A-902.7 through A-902.9 deleted, Bill No. 000348 (approved August 11, 2000). Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003). 245 | These versions of Sections A-902.2 and A-902.2.1 are effective January 1, 2001. See Section 4, Bill No. 000348 (approved August 11, 2000). For the versions of Sections A-902.2 and A-902.2.1 effective until January 1, 2001, see Bill No. 000348. Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 246 | Amended, Bill No. 020758 (approved January 31, 2003). Section 3 of Bill No. 020758 provides that the Ordinance shall be effective January 1, 2003. Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003); amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007); amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008). 247 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). 248 | Added, Bill No. 190785 (approved November 6, 2019). 249 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008); amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008). 250 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008); amended, Bill No. 090842 (approved January 13, 2010). 251 | Amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007); amended, Bill No. 130691-A (approved February 19, 2014). See note 87 for effective date provisions. 252 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). 253 | Amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007); amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). 254 | Amended, Bill No. 020758 (approved January 31, 2003). Section 3 of Bill No. 020758 provides that the amendment shall be effective January 1, 2003. Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003); amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007); amended, Bill No. 180175 (approved June 6, 2018). 255 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). 256 | Amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008). 257 | Amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007). 258 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). 259 | Amended, Bill No. 020758 (approved January 31, 2003). Section 3 of Bill No. 020758 provides that the amendment shall be effective January 1, 2003. Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003); amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007). 260 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). 261 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). 262 | Amended, Bill No. 080165 (approved June 18, 2008). 263 | Added, Bill No. 210389 (approved July 15, 2021), effective January 1, 2023. 264 | Amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007); renumbered and amended, Bill No. 210389 (approved July 15, 2021), effective January 1, 2023. 265 | Amended, Bill No. 110829 (approved December 21, 2011); amended, Bill No. 190785 (approved November 6, 2019). 266 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. Enrolled bill read "...as set forth in Sections A-902.4.1 through A-902.4.4"; revised by Code editor. 267 | Amended, Bill No. 110844 (approved December 21, 2011), effective August 22, 2012. 268 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 269 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 270 | Amended, Bill No. 150472 (approved June 30, 2015).

Philadelphia Code § A-903 ELECTRICAL CODE FEES

SECTION A-903 ELECTRICAL CODE FEES A-903.1 General: Fees for permits and licenses related to activity regulated by the Electrical Code shall be as set forth in this Section. All application fees for licenses under this Section shall be credited toward the annual license fee if the license is issued. A-903.2 Electrical permit fees: 272 The permit fee for electrical work shall be twenty-five dollars ($25) for each one thousand dollars ($1,000) or fraction thereof of estimated electrical construction costs. The minimum fee shall be fifty dollars ($50). The maximum fee shall be fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). Except as provided in Section A-903.2.1, the construction costs shall be determined by inclusion of the following: 1. All electrical equipment, conductors, conduit, etc., 2. All material, 3. All labor, 4. Overhead and profit. A-903.2.1 Calculation of construction costs for solar electric (also known as photovoltaic) systems. 273 A-903.2.1.1 Solar electric system or photovoltaic system defined: For the purposes of this subsection, the terms "solar electric system" and "photovoltaic system" shall each mean the total components and subsystems that, in combination, convert solar energy into electrical energy suitable for connection to a utilization load. A-903.2.1.2 For the purpose of calculating the electrical permit fee, the electrical construction costs for any project that includes installation of a solar electric or photovoltaic system shall not include the cost of any arrays or inverters used in the installation of such systems. A-903.3 Electrical inspection agency license: The license fee for an electrical inspection agency shall be two thousand dollars ($2,000), payable annually. In addition to the license fee there shall be a non-refundable initial application fee of two hundred dollars ($200). A-903.4 Electrical inspector license: The fees for obtaining and renewing a license as an electrical inspector shall be as follows: 1. Non-refundable application fee:. . . . . $60 2. Initial license and annual renewals:. . . . . $100 A-903.5 Electrical contractor license: 274 The fees for obtaining and renewing a license as an electrical contractor shall be as follows: 1. Non-refundable application fee:. . . . . $60 2. Initial license and annual renewals:. . . . . $160 The application fees are in addition to any fees charged by an agency which the department authorizes to administer the examination. Notes 271 | Amended and Section A-903.2.3 deleted, Bill No. 000348 (approved August 11, 2000); amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003); amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 272 | Amended, Bill No. 110533 (approved November 14, 2011). 273 | Added, Bill No. 110533 (approved November 14, 2011). 274 | Amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008).

Philadelphia Code § A-904 FIRE CODE FEES

SECTION A-904 FIRE CODE FEES A-904.1 General: Fees for permits, licenses, appeals and services related to activity regulated by the Fire Code shall be as set forth in this Section. All application fees for licenses under this Section shall be credited toward the annual license fee if the license is issued. A-904.2 Operational permit: The fee for an Operational Permit shall be based on the operations listed in Section F-105.6 of the Fire Code as follows: 1. Cutting, welding and other open burning (not licensed pursuant to A-904.4). . . . . $75 per property 2. Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies (to include any required Lawful Occupancy Signs). . . . . $100 per tent 3. Use of explosives . . . . . $150 per event 4. Sale of fireworks . . . . . $150 per property A-904.3 Assisted operation permit: The fee for an Assisted Operation Permit for fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays shall be three hundred fifty dollars ($350) per event. A-904.4 Trade license: The annual fee for a Trade or Practice License shall be as follows: 1. Fire Suppression Systems Contractor. a. Non-refundable application fee of one hundred dollars ($100). b. Annual license fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250). 2. Fire Alarm Systems Inspector. a. Non-refundable application fee of one hundred dollars ($100). b. Annual license fee of two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225). 3. Welding or Cutting Operations. a. Non-refundable application fee of one hundred dollars ($100). b. Annual license fee of one hundred dollars ($100). 4. Wrecking and salvage yards, tire storage facilities, junk yards and waste material handling facilities. a. Non-refundable application fee of one hundred dollars ($100). b. Annual license fee of three hundred dollars ($300). 5. Repair garages and motor fuel dispensing facilities. a. Non-refundable application fee of one hundred dollars ($100). b. Annual license fee of two hundred dollars ($200). A-904.5 Family Child Day Care Home: The fee for a Family Child Day Care Home License application and examination shall be fifty dollars ($50). A-904.6 Miscellaneous fees: The fees for services established by, or related to enforcement of the Fire Code shall be as follows: 1. Appeal to the Board of Safety and Fire Prevention . . . . . $150 per building 2. Lawful Occupancy Sign (See A-902.6.5 for initial issuance). . . . . $25 for replacement of a previously issued sign 3. High-Rise Building Inspection Fee . . . . . $0.01 per square foot per year 4. Regulated Facility (Tier II) Hazardous Chemical Fee 276 . . . . . $75 per chemical per year 5. Regulated Facility (Tier II) Emergency Planning Fee 277 . . . . . $100 per year A-904.7 Hazardous Material Handling License. 278 The annual fee for a Hazardous Material Handling License shall be as follows: Per building or yard . . . . . $200 Notes 275 | Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003); amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 276 | Amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008); amended, Bill No. 090842 (approved January 13, 2010). 277 | Amended, Bill No. 090842 (approved January 13, 2010). 278 | Added, Bill No. 090842 (approved January 13, 2010).

Philadelphia Code § A-905 PLUMBING CODE FEES

SECTION A-905 PLUMBING CODE FEES A-905.1 General: Fees for permits and licenses issued by the department related to activity regulated by the Plumbing Code shall be as set forth in this Section. A-905.2 Fixture defined: For the purposes of this Section, the term "fixture" shall mean: A receptacle or device that is connected to a water supply system or discharges to a drainage system or both. Such receptacles or devices require a supply of water; or discharge liquid waste or liquid-borne solid waste; or require a supply of water and discharge waste to a drainage system. A-905.3 Plumbing permit fees: 280 The permit fee for plumbing work shall be as specified in Sections A-905.3.1 through A-905.3.4. A-905.3.1 New building construction and additions: The permit fee for construction of plumbing systems in new buildings or additions shall be two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) for the first seven fixtures plus twenty dollars ($20) for each additional fixture, which permit shall authorize the installation of all plumbing for the new construction or addition, including area drains, roof drains, water distribution pipe, building or house drain, building sewer, building trap and lateral when presented as part of a single permit application. Exceptions: 1. The permit fee for the construction of plumbing in additions to a one- or two-family dwelling shall be forty dollars ($40) for the first seven fixtures plus eighteen dollars ($18) for each additional fixture, which permit shall authorize the installation of all plumbing for the addition. 2. The permit fee for construction of plumbing systems that are not parts of structures containing fixtures, such as storm drainage systems, irrigation systems, and other similar systems not directly serving a structure shall be two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225). 3. The permit fee for new underground water distribution and drainage systems when submitted as a separate permit application shall be two hundred dollars ($200). A-905.3.2 Alterations of existing buildings: The permit fee for construction or reconstruction of plumbing in existing buildings shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for the first seven fixtures and eighteen dollars ($18) for each additional fixture. Such work shall not include replacement of water distribution, building or house drain, building sewer, lateral or building trap. Exception: The fee for the first seven fixtures in a one- or two-family dwelling shall be forty dollars ($40) and for each additional fixture the fee shall be eighteen dollars ($18). A-905.3.3 Water distribution: The permit fee for the replacement of water distribution pipe from the curb stop or wells to the interior of the building shall be one hundred dollars ($100). A-905.3.4 Repair/replacement: For the repair or replacement of the existing individual plumbing items listed below, the fee shall be as follows: Water and/or waste lines, including stacks . . . . . $100 for each pipe repaired or replaced Exception: The fee for a one- or two-family dwelling shall be thirty dollars ($30). House drains, traps and fresh air inlets . . . . . $60 Area drains, storm drains and roof drains . . . . . $60 Laterals . . . . . $75 Water heater . . . . . $30 Fixture replacement (no piping). . . . . $60 for first seven fixtures plus $5 for each additional fixture Exception: The fee for a one- or two-family dwelling shall be twenty-five dollars ($25). Notes 279 | Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003); amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 280 | Amended, Bill No. 020758 (approved January 31, 2003). Section 3 of Bill No. 020758 provides that the amendment shall be effective January 1, 2003. Amended, Bill No. 070821 (approved November 15, 2007).

Philadelphia Code § A-906 PROPERTY LICENSE FEES

SECTION A-906 PROPERTY LICENSE FEES A-906.1 General: 282 Fees for licenses related to activity regulated by Chapter 9-3900 ("Property Licenses and Owner Accountability") shall be as set forth in this Section. A-906.2 Rental license: 283 The annual license fee for a rental license issued under Section 9-3902 shall be fifty-five dollars ($55) for each dwelling or rooming unit with a maximum annual fee of twenty-two thousand dollars ($22,000) per dwelling. A-906.2.1 Owner unit exemption: For two-family dwellings, the fifty-five dollar ($55) license fee is waived for a dwelling unit occupied by an owner listed on the title deed to the property. A-906.2.2 Agency fee: The maximum annual aggregate fee paid by an agency or authority in the business of providing low cost or public housing shall be two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). A-906.3 Vacant property license: 284 The annual license fee for a vacant lot license issued under Section 9-3904, for a vacant structure license issued under Section 9-3905, or for a vacant waterfront structure license issued under Section 9-3906, shall be one hundred sixty dollars ($160). A-906.4 Removal of exemption: 285 The license for the proper number of units shall be obtained and the related fee paid not later than ten days following the vacating by an owner of a unit exempted by Section A-906.2.1. A-906.5 Limited lodging operator license: 286 The annual license fee for a Limited Lodging Operator License issued under Section 9-3909 is one hundred fifty dollars ($150). A-906.6 Limited lodging and hotels booking agent license: 287 The initial license fee for a Limited Lodging and Hotels Booking Agent License issued under Section 9-3910 is seven thousand dollars ($7,000). The annual license renewal fee is five thousand dollars ($5,000). Notes 281 | Amended, Bill No. 990158 (approved June 25, 1999); amended, Bill No. 020758 (approved January 31, 2003). Section 3 of Bill No. 020758 provides that the amendment shall be effective January 1, 2003. Amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008); amended, Bill No. 150008 (approved March 10, 2015), effective July 1, 2015. 282 | Amended, Bill No. 140856 (approved December 19, 2014), effective July 1, 2015. 283 | Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 284 | Amended, Bill No. 000712 (approved April 18, 2001); amended, Bill No. 020758 (approved January 31, 2003). Section 3 of Bill No. 020758 provides that the amendment shall be effective January 1, 2003. Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003); amended, Bill No. 080853 (approved December 8, 2008); amended, Bill No. 090842 (approved January 13, 2010); amended, Bill No. 100162 (approved July 29, 2010); amended, Bill No. 110084 (approved March 16, 2011). Section 3 of Bill No. 110084 provides: "This Ordinance shall be effective for calendar year 2011 and thereafter." Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 285 | Amended, Bill No. 020758 (approved January 31, 2003). Section 3 of Bill No. 020758 provides that the amendment shall be effective January 1, 2003. Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003). 286 | Added, Bill No. 210081 (approved June 23, 2021), effective April 1, 2022. 287 | Added, Bill No. 210081 (approved June 23, 2021), effective April 1, 2022.

Philadelphia Code § A-907 ZONING FEES

SECTION A-907 ZONING FEES A-907.1 General: 289 The fees to be paid under the requirements of Title 14 (relating to Zoning) shall be as set forth in this Section, except that: 1. No permit fees shall be required of any person applying for a use registration permit for a family day care or group day care, as defined in Title 14 ; and 2. No fee shall be required of any person filing an appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, pursuant to Section 14-303, from a decision of the Department of Licenses and Inspections denying a use registration permit for family day care or group day care, as defined in Title 14 . Notwithstanding the foregoing exception, Zoning Board of Adjustment fees shall be required to be paid for accelerated hearings, administrative review and reposting of notices of hearing, pursuant to Section A-907.1.2. A-907.1.1 Permit fees: The schedule of fees for permits that are issued pursuant to the requirements of Title 14 shall be as follows: 1. Zoning Permits: New construction of one- or two-family dwelling . . . . . $150 New construction of structure other than one- or two-family dwellings . . . . . $500 Zoning revisions to lots containing existing one- or two-family dwellings . . . . . $40 Zoning revisions to all other parcels equal to or less than 30,000 square feet . . . . . $200 Zoning revisions to all other parcels greater than 30,000 square feet . . . . . $500 Complete demolition of all structures on a parcel . . . . . $50 2. Use Registration Permits: For each use in new construction and for each use change in an existing structure . . . . . $150 3. Accessory sign permit . . . . . $200 4. Non-accessory (outdoor advertising) sign permit . . . . . $315 5. Preliminary zoning permit review or conditional zoning approval . . . . . $350 6. Additional fee where floor area and height bonuses are applied pursuant to Section 14-702 . . . . . $200 per bonus A-907.1.2 Zoning Board of Adjustment fees: 289.1 The fees for matters that are taken before the Board pursuant to Section 14-303 and regulations promulgated thereto shall be as follows: 1. For properties containing an existing one- or two-family dwelling only, including any affordable housing project . . . . . $125 2. For any property not included in subsection 1, including any affordable housing project . . . . . $811 3. For each accelerated hearing before the Board, in addition to the fee specified in 1 or 2 above . . . . . $995 4. Fees under 1, 2, and 3 above are per property. 5. For any affordable housing project, as defined in Section A-106, fees shall not exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) per property and the accelerated hearings fees set forth in 3 above shall be waived. 6. The maximum accelerated hearing fee for simultaneous hearings resulting from multiple permit applications shall be two thousand nine hundred eighty-five dollars ($2,985), provided that the accelerated fee for any application for an affordable housing project shall be zero dollars ($0). 7. An accelerated hearing shall be scheduled by the Zoning Board at the first available date as determined by the Zoning Board. 290 8. To request a Zoning Board of Adjustment administrative review, as provided by Zoning Board regulations . . . . . $265 9. For a reposting of notices of Zoning Board of Adjustment hearings . . . . . $177 10. To stay issuance of a final disposition by the Zoning Board while the applicant pursues an amendment of the subject zoning application . . . . . $151 11. Zoning Board of Adjustment fee revisions: The Zoning Board of Adjustment, by regulations effective on or after July 1, 2026, is authorized to revise the fees established in this Section A-907.1.2, based upon the costs to administer the applicable hearings and services; provided that no fee shall be increased to an amount higher than the fee as it existed on July 1, 2026, multiplied by the CPI Multiplier, as defined in Section 9-102 of the Code; and further provided that for fees established in this Code after July 1, 2026, the fee shall not be increased to an amount higher than the fee on the date that it was established, multiplied by the CPI Multiplier, using as the base figure for purposes of determining the CPI Multiplier the most recently published CPI-U as of July 1 of the year the fee was established. A schedule of all current fees for matters that are taken before the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be maintained on the Board’s website. A-907.1.3 Administrative services fees: The fees for the review or approval of documents by the Department that are required pursuant to local or state law shall be as follows: 291 1. Certification of Zoning District Classification . . . . . $110 2. Application for a "Certification Statement" required for transfer of real estate pursuant to Pennsylvania Act 652 of 1961 . . . . . $110 3. For certification that a permit is not required . . . . . $30 Notes 288 | Added, Bill No. 110844 (approved December 21, 2011), effective August 22, 2012. Enrolled bill numbered as Section A-907.0; renumbered by Code editor. Amended, Bill No. 170167 (approved April 4, 2017), effective July 1, 2017. 289 | Amended, Bill No. 140944 (approved March 10, 2015). 289.1 | Amended, Bill No. 250043 (became law September 11, 2025); amended, Bill No. 260203 (approved June 11, 2026), effective July 1, 2026. 290 | Added, Bill No. 120897 (approved January 14, 2013). 291 | Subsection 4 deleted, Bill No. 120774-A (approved January 14, 2013).

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