Philadelphia Demolition Contractor License Bond (Class A & B)
What it is & who requires it
Any person or firm performing demolition in Philadelphia. Class A authorizes demolition of any structure; Class B authorizes any structure except Major Buildings.
Obligee: City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I). Citation: Philadelphia Code § 9-1008 (Demolition Contractor License); L&I application form L_019_F (Rev. 7.2025).
Bond amount
Class A = $50,000 (any structure); Class B = $10,000 (any structure except Major Buildings). One ordinance (§9-1008), two authorization classes on a single application form (L_019_F).
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: 1 year (license valid one year; bond maintained annually).
Renewal: Annual; reapply and resubmit the bond each year.
Filing
Filed annually with the City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses & Inspections, on L&I application form L_019_F; the license runs one year, so the bond is reapplied and resubmitted each year. A single ordinance covers two authorization classes on the one form — Class A for any structure and Class B for any structure except Major Buildings. Required under Philadelphia Code § 9-1008.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-18).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Philadelphia Demolition Contractor License Bond (Class A & B)?
- It’s required by City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I) (Philadelphia Code § 9-1008 (Demolition Contractor License); L&I application form L_019_F (Rev. 7.2025)). Any person or firm performing demolition in Philadelphia. Class A authorizes demolition of any structure; Class B authorizes any structure except Major Buildings.
- How much is the Philadelphia Demolition Contractor License Bond (Class A & B)?
- Class A = $50,000 (any structure); Class B = $10,000 (any structure except Major Buildings). One ordinance (§9-1008), two authorization classes on a single application form (L_019_F).
- How do I get the Philadelphia Demolition Contractor License Bond (Class A & B)?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- 1 year (license valid one year; bond maintained annually). Renewal: Annual; reapply and resubmit the bond each year.
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-18); the source link is on this page.
