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Making Asbestos Removal Fees More Fair and Transparent

Official:Amending Chapter 6-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Asbestos"), by adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all 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 amends provisions related to fees in the city's asbestos regulations, aiming to clarify and standardize these requirements.

What This Bill Does

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The annual license fee for qualified asbestos contractors is increased from $600 to $750.
The annual non-refundable application fee for asbestos licenses is increased from $50 to $63.
Permits are required for all major asbestos projects, and notification is required prior to the commencement of all minor asbestos projects.
Project permit fees are subject to a minimum fee of $ [insert amount, but it is unclear what this amount is].