13,697 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,697 permits
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 sub…
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-009947
Addition and/or Alteration - Convert single family dwelling into a two-family dwelling. details as shown on the plan. minimum 1 hour fire rating shall be maintained between dwellin…
Alterations - Replace 2 wc, 2 sink, 2 bath tub & 1 kitchen sink.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
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Solar Panels and Structure - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIEL…
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…
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-009354
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000635
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - REPLACE LAVATORY, TOILET, TUB AND UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & 10FT OF MD.
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace existing tub/shower with acrylic base and walls. Replace fixture and valve.
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 Mechan…
Addition and/or Alteration - PHDC 100 amp panel replacement (1) 20 amp circuit to 1st floor for single receptacle, (2) battery operated smoked detector, (1) battery operated CO det…
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit for combo SP-2026-000134
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
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…
Alterations - REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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.