Government Affairs

The BIA and its Government Affairs committee stays on top of national and state issues. But the organization's strong suit is its members' relationships with members of City government. The BIA has been consulted about building policy and process and has been instrumental in working with City agencies to develop programs and services that are fair, transparent and efficient. Beginning with the 2004 BIA-commissioned "If We Fix It, They Will Come" the BIA is proud to have brought builders' concerns to the attention of the City, and to have found a way to alleviate or mitigate those concerns and create a more modern development environment.

Inclusionary Zoning

Click here to review the BIA's position on Inclusionary Zoning

10-Year Tax Abatement

Philadelphia Tax Abatement Analysis (PDF 1.4MB) - 80-page report analyzing the effects of the 10-year tax abatement program on residential building in the City.

Development

Read the report, "Philadelphia's Development Permit Review Process: Recommendations for Reform," aimed at making the City's development process less confusing, time consuming and unpredictable for customers at www.philaplanning.org.

- Infill Guide Infill Guide (PDF 492K)

Liscense & Inspections

Online fast form permits available at www.phila.gov/li.

Code Bulletin for Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems. Download the Bulletin here (PDF - 81K).

Amendments to Philadelphia Plumbing Code
Click to view (PDF)

License and permit fees Click here to view ordinance

Streets Department

Clarification on Street Closure Fees