Philadelphia landlord links
Official City of Philadelphia tools for rental licenses, L&I violations and lead certification. Links open in a new tab.
Need a lead certificate?
Order lead-safe or lead-free testing from SNA Renovations. Certified inspectors handle Philadelphia's rental lead certification requirement.
Order lead certification ↗(215) 669-6479 · info@snarenovations.com
eCLIPSE (L&I online licensing)
Log in to eCLIPSE ↗
Apply for or renew a rental license, a Commercial Activity License, and list your Managing Agent.
Apply for or renew a rental license, a Commercial Activity License, and list your Managing Agent.
eCLIPSE home ↗
Search eCLIPSE, request a Certificate of Rental Suitability, or pay L&I violation fees and fines.
Search eCLIPSE, request a Certificate of Rental Suitability, or pay L&I violation fees and fines.
L&I online help form ↗
Ask L&I for help with an application. Phone: 311, or (215) 686-8686 from outside Philadelphia.
Ask L&I for help with an application. Phone: 311, or (215) 686-8686 from outside Philadelphia.
Licenses & Inspections
Get a Rental License (requirements and fees) ↗
Official requirements, including the Managing Agent rule for owners outside Philadelphia.
Official requirements, including the Managing Agent rule for owners outside Philadelphia.
L&I Property History lookup ↗
Violations, permits, licenses and full Notice of Violation reports by address.
Violations, permits, licenses and full Notice of Violation reports by address.
Lead certification
Order lead certification – SNA Renovations ↗
Lead-safe and lead-free testing for rental licenses. (215) 669-6479 · info@snarenovations.com
Lead-safe and lead-free testing for rental licenses. (215) 669-6479 · info@snarenovations.com
City Lead Certification Submission System ↗
Upload certificates or exemptions so eCLIPSE stops blocking your license.
Upload certificates or exemptions so eCLIPSE stops blocking your license.
Lead certification FAQ ↗
How long certificates last, and what to do if eCLIPSE is blocking your license.
How long certificates last, and what to do if eCLIPSE is blocking your license.
L&I phone: 311, or (215) 686-8686 from outside Philadelphia.