13,504 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,504 permits
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Alterations - Replace 3/4" water distribution pipe.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN.
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-007439
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Alterations - ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS TO BE METALLIC. ALL W…
Addition and/or Alteration - - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and requi…
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2025-008105
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD IF NECESSARY.
Addition and/or Alteration - bathroom renovations , details as shown on the plan.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012291
Alterations - 3/4" Water distribution line from curb stop to meter.
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2025-011951
New Construction or Additions - INSTALL/REPLACE 11 FIXTURES 1.5 baths are in the addition. 3 toilets, 1 bath tub, 1 shower, 3 bathroom sinks, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink and 1 w…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Alterations - Install 29 floor drains, 3 lavatories, 3 water closets, 2 hot water heaters, 1 mop sink, 1 drinking fountain, two 3-compartment sink, one 1-compartment sink, 2 grease…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-008107
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012782
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 s…
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.