13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
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 Alterations - EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN.
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
New Construction - FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CTs, FAIs & MDs.
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2024-003293
Alterations - Replace 3/4" Full water Service
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GAL GAS WATER HEATER.
Addition and/or Alteration - ***NEC 2017 FISHING ONLY*** 200A Service Replacement 200A Grounding & Bonding System 30CKT Main Breaker Panel Meter Socket indoors *Per Historical Preservation* EMT Condui...
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001753
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001751
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-016375
Addition and/or Alteration - Perform electrical upgrade and renovation of the existing imaging equipment room. Work includes modification and/or replacement of electrical panels as required, installat...
Shelter/Platform - SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 50 l.f. on Lombard St. and 130 l.f. on Naudain St. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets D...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-001999
Addition and/or Alteration - Replace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace basement light fixtures
Addition and/or Alteration - INTERIOR ALTERATION TO SUITE 1610 OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF...
Addition and/or Alteration - -Rewire complete 2 story 30 space panel -Dryer circuit 30 amp -install new 240v recepticle in dining room on 1rst floor -100 amp disconnect fishing wires through walls per...
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.