13,716 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,716 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - Wire the addition. Supply and install wiring, receptacles, lighting. smoke detectors as well as arc-fault overcurrent protection as per code.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT FIRST FLOOR TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRE...
Addition and/or Alteration - lighting in closet - cap 220v line - outlets for wet bar - move/consolidate switches for lights - move lights to different circuits for staircase and bedroom - split outle...
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards.
Alterations - REPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET AND HOUSE DRAIN
Addition and/or Alteration - Extend the existing 200AMP electrical service to the new panel location. Supply and install one (1) 200-amp, 3-phase electrical panel, complete with all required breakers...
Alterations - Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERING (STUCCO) AND NON-STRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE...
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - REPLACE Underfloor plumbing & three fixtures.
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...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001123
Alterations - ALTERATIONS TO MEDICAL FACILITY. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DE...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF A DECK IN THE REAR YARD OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN.
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 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 - New 20 amp gfi circuit to bathroom on 2nd floor replace existing panel new 20 amp circuit to washer in basement install 20 amp arcfault/Gfi breaker new light fixture in 2n...
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 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...
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...
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...
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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