13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Lot Line Relocation - FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TEN (10) LOTS (PARCELS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, AND J) FROM ONE EXISTING LOT (1328-36 S BROAD ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR WORK TO HEAVY TIMBER TRUSS AND CATWALK STRUCTURE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY W...
Addition and/or Alteration - 1. Replace old 400 amp and Install complete 400 amp service - 5 gang meter bank in kind 2. 150 amp per position on 1st, 3rd, and 2nd floor units 3. 200 amp on house panel...
Addition and/or Alteration - Full electrical fit-out for a bakery, including new 400 A, 3-phase service, panels, lighting, and outlets as per approved plans and as per NEC2017 ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY & STORM CTs, FAIs & 1" WDP.
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GAL GAS WATER HEATER.
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001148
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs & FAIs.
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001743
Alterations - REPLACE LAVATORY.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Alterations - New pipes inside 2 toilets, 2 shower/tub, 2 sink, 1 kitchen, 1 Landry, 1 hosebibb & 1 water heater.
Addition and/or Alteration - PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR. FOR THE INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 3-STORY STRUCTURE. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF REAR ADDITI...
Addition and/or Alteration - Install a 100 - amp service, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2017 NEC.
Addition and/or Alteration - Install a 100 - amp service, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2017 NEC.
Sign - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD IF NEEDED.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR DOCUMENTATION OF LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (TO INCLUDE ERECTION OF TEMPORARY SECURITY PARTITIONS) AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A PARTIAL...
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.