13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Temporary power for nfl draft. generators, transformers, distribution cable, commuication antennas, lighting and power outlets.
Existing (alteration/addition)
Minor alteration
New service, panels, and brach circuit wiring
Minor alteration
Demo 3 story house
Existing (alteration/addition)
INSTALLATION OF 100' x 65' TENT AND DECK FOR BEER HALL RELATED TO NFL DRAFT
Until bda-2025-01454 is complete: use of 1st floor dining hall (192 max occupants).
Remove 5 signs add 6 new signs including 5 illuminated flush wall signs and illuminated pylon sign.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Single-Family
Change of Use - Personal Services
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A PERGOLA OVER AN EXISTING ROOF DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.
Change of Use - Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Sole Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner
Change of Use - Limited Lodging
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
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 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...
Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Development - FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CONSOLIDATE TWO (2) ZONING LOTS (635-53 EAST ERIE AVENUE) & (725 EAST ERIE AVENUE) INTO A SINGLE LOT (LOT “A”); SI...
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.
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.
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.
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.