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Philadelphia Air Permit Fee Changes

Official:Amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Air Management Code," to modify the amounts of license and permit fees, under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsors: Council President Johnson, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Introduced: March 12, 2026

Signed: June 11, 2026

: Committee of the Whole

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill proposes to adjust fees for licenses and permits in Philadelphia's Air Management Code.

What This Bill Does

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Increases the fee for installation permits for boilers, warm air furnaces, and hot water heaters, with rates varying based on the rated capacity: * $469 for capacities 20,000,000 BTU per hour or less * $750 for capacities over 20,000,000 BTU per hour
Increases the fee for installation permits for incinerators and crematories from $600 to $750
Increases the fee for installation permits for smoke ovens, tar and asphalt kettles, road material treating plants, and varnish and paint heating kettles from $600 to $750
The bill affects individuals and businesses who require installation permits for various air management equipment, including boilers, incinerators, and crematories, by increasing the associated fees.