13,647 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,647 permits
Alterations - Repair a cracked cast iron stack.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001124
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001122
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-009543
Alterations - Replace approx 50 feet of sewer line in basement Replace basement toilet Replace 15 of main drain out front of home Replace 2 rainleaders
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 100 Amp Service and Circuit Panel, New Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures, for the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) Basic Systems & Repair Program...
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 - INSTALL 11 FIXTURES 2 Water Closet/Urinal, 2 Shower/Tub, 1 Laundry Sink, 1 Hot Water Heater, 1 Hose Bibbs, 2 Kitchen Sinks & 2 Lavatories.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001748
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...
Alterations - Installing 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 shower/tub, 1 laundry tray & 1 kitchen sink.
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
Alterations - Relocating 1 toilet & 1 lav sink, installing 1 new toilet & 1 new lav sink with
Alterations - NEW FIXTURES WITH PIPING FOR A NEW SHOWER, WATER, CLOSET, AND LAVATORY. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND EZ PLUMBING STANDARD.
Sign - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN (SIGN A1, A2, & A3) AND REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) EXISTING FREE-STANDING SIGN. AS PER PLANS. *****SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT ******
Addition and/or Alteration - Rewire of home as per 2020 NEC code including switches, receptacles and fixtures.
Addition and/or Alteration - Install wiring, receptacle outlets, lighting fixtures, and lighting control systems throughout the space. Provide electrical power for HVAC and kitchen equipment, includin...
Addition and/or Alteration - Kitchen rewire . 6 outlets and 4 gfci, 3 - 20 amp circuits,6 - 6ich recessed lights.
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) TYPE 1 KITCHEN HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER...
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.