Processing times vary depending on the property. Once a client begins with us, it usually takes about 2-3 weeks for the rental license to be issued, but we have had many licenses approved even faster. We will work on your timeline to make sure that the rental license application is submitted as quickly as possible.

Clients who are ready to begin the rental license process will be given an online property submission form. This is where we will collect the information needed to apply on the property owner’s behalf. We also collect a deposit payment along with the property submission form to formally begin the application process.

The information we collect includes the following:

• Property owner’s name, mailing address, email and phone number

• Property owner’s Philadelphia BIRT tax account number

• Property address

• Proof of ownership

• Lead based paint test results & certificate for properties built prior to 1978

To begin the rental license application process, we first invoice clients for a deposit via email. Once the application is approved by L&I, we invoice clients for the remaining balance. All payments can be made online for convenience.