13,716 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,716 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 standards, and the at...
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-011359
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require su...
Addition and/or Alteration - Interior alterations throughout with NO WORK proposed in the basement. No underpinning or excavation proposed or approved. Rebuild of the rear wall as per Pa engineered pl...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001124
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...
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 THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE, A REAR ADDITION, STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS TO THE GARAGE AREA INCLUDING ROOF DECK AND BASEMENT SLAB REPLACEMENT WITH ALTERAT...
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards,...
Addition and/or Alteration - 100 AMP SERVICE AND PANEL-32 SPACE PANEL, 3 WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, ELECTRIC RACE WAYS (WIRE MOLD), GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT- FIRST FLOOR, GROUND FAUL...
Alterations - Half 3/4 water service replacement
EZ Wall 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...
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - **Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached EZ Permit I...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLANS.
Alterations - Excavate pavement, replace curb trap along with partial main drain and fresh air inlet.
Temporary Tents and Canopies - ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTEC...
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...
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards,...
Alterations - Fixture replacement of toilet, diverter, plastic shower pan, vanity and kitchen sink. **WITHOUT PIPING**
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.
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