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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
Alterations - replace 40 gallon gas water heater.
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012512
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012512
Commercial Make Safe Permit - MAKE SAFE PERMIT- TO MAKE SAFE AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS AND as per Engineer's report to repair front window bay, exterior wall and floor joists to resol…
Addition and/or Alteration - Electric sub-panel, lighting, lighting controls, wiring devices, fire alarm, HVAC & general equipment power wiring. all fed from existing service on EP…
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Addition and/or alterations - for the installation of new fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout an existing structure. installation to include 4" fire service l…
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…
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012515
Addition and/or Alteration - Replace 100 Amps Electric Panel.
EZ Swimming Pool/Spa - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards…
New construction - for the installation of fire suppression system complying with nfpa 13 throughout the building to include 2" main fire service line with 2-inch wilkins 950xl3 ba…
Addition and/or Alteration - interior renovations and installation of HVAC exisitng single fmaily structure, Details as shwon on the plan and documents.
Alterations - Replumb and change fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom New HWH.
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…
Addition and/or Alteration - Furnish and install seventy-two (72) Category 6 plenum rated cables to workstations.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012517
Addition and/or alteration - ez permit stadards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result…
Alterations - Remove 2 unfiltered water fountains and replace with filtered water fountains in same location. **WITHOUT PIPING**
Addition and/or alteration - for alterations to an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan/phc approval.