If you own property, run an Airbnb, or operate any kind of small business in Philadelphia, there’s a good chance you’ve recently heard about BIRT — and maybe even received a notice or unexpected tax bill.   You’re not alone! A recent Philadelphia Inquirer report highlights that many small business owners are now being pulled into the City’s Business Income

The Headline Sounds Bad — But It Isn’t Recent news reported that FIFA canceled approximately 2,000 hotel reservations in Philadelphia just months before the 2026 World Cup. At first glance, that sounds like demand is dropping. It’s not. In reality, this is a shift in how accommodations will be filled — and it’s creating new opportunities for property owners who are

According to recent reporting from WHYY, the legislation—known as the Safe Healthy Homes Act—would expand tenant protections and introduce new oversight of rental housing in Philadelphia. The proposals are designed to address housing safety concerns and strengthen renters’ rights. Supporters say the changes could improve housing conditions and protect tenants from retaliation when reporting unsafe living conditions, while some landlord

Philadelphia’s real estate market just received a major wake-up call. A newly released report from the Reinvestment Fund—Corporate Investors in Single-Family Homes in Philadelphia (October 2025)—confirms what many in the industry have suspected for years: corporate investors now play an outsized role in the city’s housing market, and their behavior is directly influencing the next wave of regulation and enforcement.

Starting in Spring 2026, a critical new compliance step will be added to Philadelphia’s permitting process: the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) will begin withholding certain high-value permits if the property owner has unpaid real estate taxes, fees, or liens. This change, enabled by Section 202.7 of the Philadelphia Administrative Code, fundamentally alters the due diligence required for real

To our Philadelphia Zoning clients and all Philadelphia taxpayers – please be aware of an ongoing text message scam targeting residents. A message from the Philadelphia Department of Revenue is included below.   Hello, We are aware of SMS text message scams targeting taxpayers. THESE TEXTS ARE NOT FROM THE PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. We will never ask for bank

New rules are coming into effect for some Airbnb owners in Philadelphia. All Limited Lodging Operator License applications, whether new or renewal, will require an inspection starting June 1, 2025. What are the inspectors looking for, and how will this affect the timeline for getting approved?

New rules are coming into effect for some Airbnb owners in Philadelphia. All Limited Lodging Operator License applications, whether new or renewal, will require an inspection starting June 1, 2025. What are the inspectors looking for, and how will this affect the timeline for getting approved?