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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
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 s…
Addition and/or Alteration - Furnish and install thirty-seven (37) Category 6 plenum cables from the existing server room to new workstations
Addition and/or Alteration - Install receptacles, lights & lighting controls as per APPROVED drawings-2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT**
Alterations - Installation one full bathroom Kitchen Laundry Water heater
Addition and/or alterations - for the installation of hvac appliances, grds, bathroom and clothes dryer exhausts, and associated ductwork throughout a mixed-use building (commercia…
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Addition and/or Alteration - FISHING WIRING WITHIN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT HOME FOYER HALL - Supply wiring to and install new LED recessed fixture and trim as specified. (1)…
Addition and/or alteration - for level ii alterations to an existing space. alterations to include the replacement of slabs and new drains. all work to be done per approved plans.…
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 - Replace 3/4" water from curb to house.
Alterations - REPLACE FIXTURES in new bathrooms, kitchen, washer box, and yard drain
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012519
Addition and/or alteration - for interior demolition as per approved plans.
Addition and/or alteration - for level ii interior alterations for the fit-out of restaurant (dunkin donuts) to space f&b #1412 within the train station building. alterations to in…
Addition and/or Alteration - Replace (3) existing 100 amp 30 space main breaker panels
Alterations - Sewer repair on property in sidewalk.
Addition and/or Alteration - Replace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches and basement fixtures
Addition and/or Alteration - Interior Alterations for Conversion to Two Family Dwelling. Use approved on ZP-2024-012436.
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012518
New Construction or Additions - Installing 1" Water Service, 5" Curb Trap 5" Main drain, 4" fresh Air Inlet Installing 24 Fixtures 3 HWH 5 Lavs 5Toilets 3 KS 3 Washer 4 Shower/tubs
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2022-007569