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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
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012513
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2025-010079, RP-2025-010081, AND RP-2025-010082 (To include Underpinning on RP-2025-010082)
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-004105
New Construction or Additions - Installing 1" water service, 5" Curb Trap, 4" Main Drain, 4" fresh air inlet Installing 29 Fixtures 3 HWH 7 Lavs 7 Toilets 3 KS 3 Washers 6 Shower/t…
Alterations - Sewer Repair on property in walkway.
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EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards r…
Addition and/or alteration - for the demolition of an unpermitted rear addition in its entirety, restoration of rear yard depth, and interior alterations to an existing attached si…
Alterations - replace 40 gallon electric water heater.
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached s…
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 - Wiring and installation of Circuits throughout the house. rewiring all outlets and lights at bedrooms and living room. Installations of breakers outlet…
New construction or additions - new construction of triplex . exterior installation of curb trap, fai, main drain, and 1" water distribution pipe. interior installation of drainage…
Alterations - alterations to commercial building. interior installation of drainage, waste, vent, and water supply for listed fixtures. all materials shall be metallic to roof exte…
New construction - for the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a two (2) story single-family dwelling to include a one (1) inch combined domestic & fire se…
Addition and/or Alteration - New 200 amp Service 34 receptacles throughout house 28 single pole light switches 6 three way light switches 33 four inch lights 2 bathroom exhaust fan…
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 200 amp service. wire throught with light outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detetors
Addition and/or Alteration - EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result…
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…
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…
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 s…