Pennsylvania Building Permits
13,367 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,367 permits
Alterations - Replace approx 50 feet of sewer line in basement Replace basement toilet Replace 15 of main drain out front of home Replace 2 rainleaders
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require su...
Alterations - Installing 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 shower/tub, 1 laundry tray & 1 kitchen sink.
Addition and/or Alteration - Full Interior Rewire
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INSTALLATION OF AN EXTERIOR STAIR AND DOOR OPENING ACCESSING THE BASEMENT IN THE FRONT YARD OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPA...
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001124
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) TYPE 1 KITCHEN HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER...
Alterations - Installation of 2 full bathrooms, 1 powder room, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen & 1 hot water heater.
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO) - FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR CHILD CARE- GROUP CHILD CARE AT 1ST FLOOR AS PER ZP-2025-011361. ****************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ****...
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001756
Addition and/or Alteration - Perform electrical renovation including selective demolition of existing electrical systems as required. Install a new 800-amp electrical service from the PECO pad-mounted...
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard
Addition and/or Alteration - New 20 amp gfi circuit to bathroom on 2nd floor replace existing panel new 20 amp circuit to washer in basement install 20 amp arcfault/Gfi breaker new light fixture in 2n...
Addition and/or Alterations - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-002399
Sign - For the Installation of one metal awning on building facade 11' x 12'. As per approved plans.
Sign - FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED.
Alterations - Replace curb trap & fai
New Construction - INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT3 BACKFLOW PREVEN...
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.