Which buildings are in the 2027 BEPP cohort?
Based on City program information, the 2027 BEPP compliance cycle applies to non-residential buildings with a gross floor area between 100,000 and 200,000 sq ft. Buildings above 200,000 sq ft appear to fall within the BEPP program as well, with their own compliance obligations.
Purely residential buildings generally do not appear to fall within BEPP. Use our free property lookup to check a specific address.
Key 2027 deadlines
Alternative Compliance Plans open
First day building owners may submit an Alternative Compliance Plan for the 2027 cohort.
High Performance reports due
Deadline for High Performance pathway reports. Also the first day to submit exemption or extension requests.
Tune-Up Report deadline
Deadline for Building Tune-Up Reports for the 2027 cohort. Buildings that have not complied via another pathway by this date face potential penalties.
Penalty structure
Based on City program information, buildings that do not comply with BEPP requirements by the applicable deadline may face the following penalties:
$2,000 initial fine
An initial fine of $2,000 may apply for non-compliance following the applicable deadline.
$500 per day after 30 days
After the first 30 days following the applicable deadline, an additional $500 per day may accrue until the building comes into compliance.
Exact enforcement and penalty application depend on the City's rules and individual circumstances. This is not legal advice.
More on BEPP penalties and late complianceWhat should building owners do now?
If your building may fall in the 2027 cohort, the most important first step is confirming whether it appears to be covered. From there, you can assess which compliance pathway makes sense and engage a qualified specialist early — demand for BEPP professionals is expected to increase as deadlines approach.
Philadelphia Building Compliance is an independent information resource — not affiliated with the City of Philadelphia. Verify all deadlines and requirements directly with the City.