13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Alterations - Replace curb trap fai and main drain
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2026-000467
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001758
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GAL GAS WATER HEATER.
Addition and/or Alteration - REWIRE COMPLETE 2 STORY - 30 SPACE PANEL 200 AMP SERVICE (Fishing Only)
Sign - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATIC ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) STATIC ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN BELOW THE SECOND FLOOR WINDOWSILL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ****SEPARATE ELECTRICAL P...
Addition and/or Alteration - Renovation to existing PET CT room. New Lighting, Receptacles, and New Circuiting to new Medical Equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install new fire alarm devices as per 2016 NFPA...
New Construction - EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these...
Addition and/or Alteration - Provide an electrical sub-panel 30A to power a swim spa. Associated grounding and bonding for spa as well Please associate to permit GM-2025-009258
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY (SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT, OCCUPANT LOAD OF 21 PERSONS), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTIO...
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001756
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011601
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001747
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATION TO INCLUDE EXTERIOR WALL PENETRATION AND ROOF PENETRATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR AND MEP WORK.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-011601
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD IF NEEDED.
Addition and/or Alteration - Electrical work for existing Popeyes
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GAL GAS WATER HEATER.
New Construction or Additions - PEX AND PVC THROUGH OUT; Cast and Copper in commercial 12 WATER CLOSETS; 16 LAVS; 12 SHOWERS/TUB; 8 KITCHEN SINK; 4 WASHER BOXES; 14 FLOOR DRAINS; INTERIOR PLUMBING ONL...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
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.