13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2026-000464
Addition and/or Alteration - Electrical Permit for combo CP-2025-004648
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the at...
Alterations - AMENDED 04.16.26 TO INCLUDE INCLUDE/REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. REPAIR/REPLACE 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Addition and/or Alteration - Existing porch to be converted from enclosed to open. New railing. Structural improvement to post and beam. details as shown on the plan.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) STARBOLTS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF A SIDE ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN.
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001760
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001748
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001755
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATERV DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviatio...
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. Deviation...
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the at...
Commercial Make Safe Permit - FOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-129576. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPE...
EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings) - EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000855
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.