Pennsylvania Building Permits
13,367 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,367 permits
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New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION...
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS
Change of Use - Public, Civic, and Institutional - Community Center; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries
Change of Use - Limited Lodging
Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory) - To re-cover two (2) existing awnings. Size and location as shown in plans.
New construction, addition, GFA change - New construction of 2nd floor addition as per approved plan
Change of Use - Limited Lodging
Change of Use - Retail Sales - Consumer Goods
Change of Use - Group Living
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS
New construction, addition, GFA change - For the erection of roof deck at rear third floor level on an existing single family structure, size and location as shown on the plan.
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY ENCLOSURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND 2ND FLOOR DECK IN THE REAR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLA...
Pennsylvania has 13,108 building permits on file right now. In just the last 30 days, contractors filed 4,474 new permits across the state. That's solid construction activity if you know where to look. Philadelphia dominates the market with 11,017 permits, followed by Pittsburgh at 2,091. Most of the work breaks down into plumbing (3,355 permits), electrical (2,491 permits), renovation (2,389 permits), HVAC (1,541 permits), and other trades (1,778 permits). If you work in any of these areas, there's real demand happening. The contractors winning right now use permit data to find jobs before competitors do. When a permit gets filed, it means a property owner already committed to work. That's a qualified lead. Dig into Pennsylvania's permit database, filter by your trade and the cities you service, and contact property owners while the project is still fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Pennsylvania?
Search the Pennsylvania permit database by your trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, etc.) and filter by the cities where you work. Each permit record shows the property address, owner contact info, and project type. Sort by filing date to find the newest permits. Focus on permits filed in the last 30 days since those represent active projects. Many contractors contact property owners within 48 hours of permit filing, before other bidders call.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most building permits?
Philadelphia leads by a wide margin with 11,017 permits on file. Pittsburgh is second with 2,091 permits. These two cities represent the bulk of construction activity in the state. If you service Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, you have access to the most opportunities. Smaller cities and suburban areas also have steady permit activity, so check your local market to identify secondary opportunities in your service area.
What types of permits are most common in Pennsylvania?
Plumbing is the most common permit type with 3,355 filings, followed by electrical with 2,491. Renovation permits total 2,389, HVAC comes in at 1,541, and other trades account for 1,778 permits. If you're a plumber or electrician, you're in high-demand categories. If you do HVAC, roofing, or general contracting, filter the database for those specific permit types to find jobs that match your services.