13,647 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,647 permits
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS
New construction, addition, GFA change - For the erection of roof deck at rear third floor level on an existing single family structure, size and location as shown on the plan.
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY ENCLOSURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND 2ND FLOOR DECK IN THE REAR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLA...
New construction, addition, GFA change - For the erection of an attached structure that includes a full cellar with egress, and roof deck with a pilot house. Size and location per plan.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001760
Addition and/or Alteration - - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of con...
Addition and/or Alteration - Electrical Work: •Run 2 dedicated back splash/small appliance circuits. 4 outlets included •Run a dishwasher circuit •Run a garbage disposal circuit •Run a fridge circuit...
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 200 amps service, panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire entire property as per NEC 2017
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE INTERIOR DEMOLITION AND NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FI...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Alterations - Installation of two 3pc bathrooms kitchen sink, and washer box.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001758
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001122
Alterations - REPLACE WATER HEATER.
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.