13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Addition and/or Alterations - Installation of a 2 ton condenser and new condensate line
Alterations - INSTALL 2 WATER HEATERS with 2 storage tanks and new mixing valve.
Alterations - We are installing/ replacing 1 toilet, 1 bath sink, 1 tub, 1 kitchen sink and 1 washer hook up.
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING (TOILET, VANITY AND SHOWER)
Alterations - REPLACE 50 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW 4-STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE WITH (1) INTERIOR (GARAGE) PARKING SPACE ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY F...
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW 4-STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE WITH (1) INTERIOR (GARAGE) PARKING SPACE ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY F...
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW 4-STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE WITH (1) INTERIOR (GARAGE) PARKING SPACE ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY F...
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW 4-STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE WITH (1) INTERIOR (GARAGE) PARKING SPACE ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY F...
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
No alterations proposed. applicant is requesting an updated certificate of occupancy for the change of lessee & for the new signage. the combined occupant load of this tenant space is under 50.
Reconfiguration including new tenant seperation, partitions, doors, and finishes.
Reconstruction of masonry garage from existing conc. foundation to new wood truss framed roof
Construction of covered deck (porch) with stairs to grade at front of existing single-family dwelling.
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
Interior & exterior renovations to add deck at rear of 1st floor and change in use from two-family to a single-family dwelling.
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.