How to Get a Use and Occupancy Permit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia, the owners of a business are required to pay a use and occupancy tax, which is a tax on the commercial use of real estate. If you own a business that is located in a commercially zoned property, you do not need to obtain a permit in order to pay the use and occupancy tax. However, if your business is based in a residentially zoned property, such as a house or apartment building, you will need to obtain a permit to pay the use and occupancy tax.
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Download the Use Registration Permit from the City of Philadelphia website.
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Provide contact information. Provide the legal address of the property, as well as the name, phone number, fax number and address of the property owner. Provide your name, the name of your business, phone number, fax number, email address and mailing address. Indicate your relationship to the owner of the property.
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Provide information about the property. Under the Tabulation of Uses, indicate the current use of the building. If the building is multi-use, provide an explanation of the use of each floor of the building. Under the Proposed Use of Building/Space heading, indicate the floor of the residential building you wish to use as commercial space. Under the "Brief Description of Work/Change" heading, describe the proposed commercial uses of the property. Sign and date the Use Registration Permit.
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File your Use Registration Permit with the Department of Licenses and Inspections for the City of Philadelphia. The fee for filing a Use Registration Permit varies according to whether the residential building is a one-, two- or multiple-family dwelling, but can range from $60 to $110. Payment must be made by check or money order made payable to the "City of Philadelphia."
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