13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
EZ Exterior Window and Door Replacement - **Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Windows & Door...
Addition and/or Alteration - Remodel of 1st fl kitchen, replacement of fixtures. Installation of 4 switches, 12 outlets, 6 recessed lights, 1 pendant light, 1 air switch, under cabinet lighting
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2023-006901
Alterations - REPLACE MAIN DRAIN WITH PIPE BURSTING
Alterations - Curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain
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 SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13) - For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construc...
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-026676 TO INCLUDE MASONRY REPAIRS TO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALLS, REAR DECK, AND INSTALLATION OF 6 X 6 POST FOUNDATION AND FRAMING AS...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001748
Sign - FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF A...
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO) - FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT.
Special Event - Short Term CO - FOR A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A SPECIAL EVENT (APRIL 23, 2026). OCCUPANT LOAD NOT TO EXCEED 30 PERSONS AS INDICATED ON PLANS AND APPLICATION. NO ALTERATI...
Alterations - REPLACE 9 FIXTURES 2 water closet 2 lav 2 tub/shower 2 kitchen 1 laundry
Alterations - Install drain lines and waterlines and set fixtures.
Alterations - Replace main drain in basement
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Alterations - AMENDED 04.15.26 TO INCLUDE REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. REPAIR/REPLACE MAIN DRAIN.
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 200 AMP service line, three gang meter socket, grounding and bonding.
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...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD IF NEEDED.
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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