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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.
11,656 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
11,656 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - New 100 amps panel. Rewire. Finish basement upgrade. Kitchen outlets replacement 120V/240V.
Rough-In - Rough-In Permit for EP-2026-004120 New Service and distribution, complete electrical fit-out throughout building for 13 townhomes (C4 only). Temp power for construction.…
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001953
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 s…
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…
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New construction - install new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13d throughout an existing structure. installation to include 1" fire service line as per approved plans.…
New construction - install new fire suppression system and 1” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved p…
Rough-In - Rough-In Permit for FP-2026-000653 Install fire suppression system
Addition and/or alterations - ez permit for the relocation of sprinkler heads.
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012782
New construction - the installation of a one (1) inch combined service line for a fire & domestic supply line and fire service line with remote toilet connection per plans. multipu…
New Construction - 1500 Frankford - Call Your Mother Deli - Install owner supplied 3 phase panels A2 and A3 panel board MLO , both 125 A 120/208 V deriving from the EXISTING 400 A…
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require sub…
New construction - install new fire suppression system and 2” combined service in accordance with nfpa 13d throughout the entire building. all work shall comply with the approved p…
Addition and/or alteration - for the construction of an addition above an existing attached structure and roof deck accessed from the 4th floor/mezzanine. for use as two-family hou…
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…
Alterations - repair/replace ct & fai.
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2026-004366
Addition and/or Alteration - For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electri…
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002378