13,716 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,716 permits
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 Alteration - Install two (2) 20-amp branch circuits to provide power to rooftop exhaust fans and one (1) 30-amp branch circuit to provide power to a rooftop damper. Work includes all r...
Alterations - Installation of two 3pc bathroom and one 2pc bathroom, kitchen, laundry
Alterations - replace hot water heater
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR YARD DECK ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED BUILDING. DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN.
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of constru...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE AND THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL AND REAR ADDITIONS AND DECK WITH INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SING...
Addition and/or Alteration - EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocat...
Addition and/or Alteration - Install ceiling lights, switches, receptacles, fishing wires to the existing panel as per NEC code.
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace underfloor plumbing in 2nd Floor bathroom with Fixture replacement of (1) Tub (1) Toilet (1) Lav with Pipe Replacement
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Addition and/or Alteration - For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, an...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
New Construction - FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Commercial Make Safe Permit - FOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-024433. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPE...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-011356
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-011359
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-011356
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL...
New Construction - INSTALL SEVICE EQUIPMENT , FIRE PUMP, ELEVATOR, HOUSE PANEL, WIRE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHT FIXTURES, SMOKE ALARMS,EMERGENCY LIGHTS, EXIT SIGNS, RECEPTACLES AND G...
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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