13,647 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,647 permits
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
Addition and/or Alteration - Perform electrical renovation including selective demolition of existing electrical systems as required. Install a new 800-amp electrical service from the PECO pad-mounted...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WDP.
Addition and/or Alteration - 100 amp service: grounding and bonding
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
EZ Masonry Facade Replacement - For replacing or altering a non-load bearing wall on One Family Dwellings without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Construction Requirements. A completed...
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED...
New Construction or Additions - Install vents, drains, water lines, 6 toilets, 6 lavs, 6 hot water heaters, 6 laundry sinks, 6 tubs, 6 kitchen sinks, 1 floor drain, 2 roof drains, 1 area drain, 6 hub...
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...
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...
Sign - For the Installation of one metal awning on building facade 11' x 12'. As per approved plans.
Addition and/or Alteration - Full Interior Rewire
Addition and/or Alteration - LEVEL I ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FIRE ESCAPE LANDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW*
Alterations - Replace curb trap, main drain, fai
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...
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON WATER HEATER.
Sign - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK**
Alterations - Installation of 2 full bathrooms, 1 powder room, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen & 1 hot water heater.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001756
Alterations - Replace curb trap & fai
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.