Your HAP Contract certainly won't permit the Section 8 tenant to be charged and she will complain.

I understand they are due when the building permits are pulled. 

The zoning and Philadelphia Historical Commission approvals have been obtained, and building permit has been approved for the building renovation/conversion now working on building permit for the rear addition.

Partnering with local experts who understand zoning, permitting, and market nuances can help you avoid costly mistakes and maximize returns.If you're in a high-cost area, out-of-state investing can provide access to markets with better entry points and higher ROI potential.

One my friends just got done dealing with Greenfield and a multiple lot  re-zoning and permits for new builds.

and I think there are several remedies to resolve this - and the developer and the city's business/permitting services both have liability here. 

That's not exactly an up and coming area -- I'd research who built them - can likely find that by going to the SG County Recorded Docs site or by seeing who pulled the permits during const -- Wichita has been on a duplex building boom -- look at the tax value -- They probably have that or less in it on the build - I also doubt they were built to be quality long term -- things such as the trim/cabinets etc -- they all look like the cheapest stuff a guy could buy - if the cabinets aren't oak and there is MDF or pine trim and pre-hung doors with engineered wood jams I'd run.  2-3 yrs ago for $180k -205 or so you could buy duplexes in Maize, Kechi, Valley center all day to builders that were selling them off to investors - not worth that in that area.

Please be aware that all national homebuilders, and I would assume solar developers as well, will want enough time in the contract to conduct substantial due diligence, rezone (if needed), and get all required land development permits in place before closing on the land. 

Stay up to date on all licenses and permits that may be required. 

Mike, My recommendation would be during due diligence for a potential purchase, ask for past 12 months of all utility bills, property taxes, and any other municipal requirements like rental permits, occupancy inspections etc.