13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
install new branch circuit for hot tub .this is a standalone work
Minor alteration
Installation of a 7.38kW roof mounted solar system with (18) 410W panels and (1) 7.6kW inverter.
Full Demolition - complete demolition to create vacant lot
Change of Use - Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Equipment and Materials Storage Yards and Buildings; Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Moving and Storage Facilities
Change of Use - Limited Lodging
New construction, addition, GFA change - For the erection of an attached structure. Size and location as shown on the plan.
Change of Use - Visitor Accommodations
New construction, addition, GFA change - ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH TWO ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES AND TWO ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY INDIVDUAL DWELLING UNITS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS
New construction, addition, GFA change - New construction of a three story structure with 8' front setback, six dwelling units proposed NO roof decks permitted as per approved plan NTE 38' in height
Change of Use - Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Sole Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner
New construction, addition, GFA change - For the partial demolition at the rear to be replaced with the erection of an addition at the rear, two (2) roof decks and two (2) roof deck access structures....
Change of Use - Vehicle Paint Finishing Shop.; Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.
Change of Use - Retail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO-STORY REAR ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
Change of Use - Personal Services; Office - Business and Professional
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Single-Family
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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