13,716 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,716 permits
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO) - FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR CHILD CARE- GROUP CHILD CARE AT 1ST FLOOR AS PER ZP-2025-011361. ****************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ****...
Sign - FOR REMOVAL OF TWO EXISTING ACCESSORY SIGNS AND ERECTION OF TWO (2) ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT D...
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. Deviations...
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-2026-001760
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS PV WATER HEATER.
Addition and/or Alteration - Complete rewiring of house power and lighting per 2017 NEC. All wiring will be done by making small holes and fishing wires through walls & ceiling.
Alterations - _Excavate sidewalk to replace 5" curb trap with 4" cast-iron main house drain. __Install new trap and riser in corner of house picking-up rain leader conductor from roof. __Continue appr...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INSTALLATION OF AN EXTERIOR STAIR AND DOOR OPENING ACCESSING THE BASEMENT IN THE FRONT YARD OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPA...
Addition and/or Alteration - Complete Rewire as per nec 2017 20 recess light Smoke and CO as needed Replace 100amp in kind Arc fault breakers where needed
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001123
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001123
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001122
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001120
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001124
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. Deviations...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY...
Sign - FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED.
Alterations - Replace 3/4" water service
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - REPLACE LAVATORY, TOILET & TUB.
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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