New details have emerged about Philadelphia’s effort to formally launch a proactive rental inspections initiative. Officials with the Department of Licenses and Inspections told city council they want to staff the program with a total of 18 positions, including as many as 13 inspectors. The program’s soft launch has already brought on board a handful of new inspectors, known as technical code specialists. The inspections program is expected to start as a pilot. The goal is to inspect all licensed rental properties in the city on a rotating five-year cycle. Properties are expected to be prioritized based on their history of code violations and risk to the public. It’s still unclear when the program will officially start.
Source: PlanPhilly; 4/9/2026