13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of a 4.400 kW solar system, consisting of (10) SILFAB SOLAR: [SIL-440 QD],440W, (1) TESLA: 7.6kW [1538000-XX-Y] (240V) INVERTER, AND (4) TESLA: MCI-2 all work...
Addition and/or Alteration - New 400-amp 277/480 Panel - Install VFD's for Chillers 1- 7, Spray Pumps 1 & 2, CWP 1&2 & Pump # 7 - Dedicated Circuit and Receptacles with Heat Trace Cabling as per 2017...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 40 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER.
Addition and/or Alteration - Hook up 500kw portable generator as per NEC for Sixers game Friday 04/17/26 generator will power broadcast truck for playoff game.
Alterations - REPLACE 50 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
Addition and/or Alteration - ***NEC 2017 FISHING ONLY*** 200A Service Replacement 200A Grounding & Bonding System Complete Home Surge Protection Device Core Rewire: Smoke/CO Detectors Front Bedroom Re...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2023-011003
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GAL GAS WATER HEATER.
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001754
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD IF NEEDED.
Alterations - Adding: -1 shower room - 2 sinks using existing water system and DWV
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-016376
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000855
Alterations - REPLACE 13 FIXTURES IN 3 full bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry & 1 hot water heater.
Alterations - RREPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GAL GAS WATER HEATER.
Addition and/or Alteration - Upgrade meter socket to 300 amp and supply and install a new 100 amp panel ALL WORK PER PLANS.
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.