13,504 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,504 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - Complete wiring throughout switches outlets lighting 100 amp panel per NEC 2017
Addition and/or Alteration - LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING…
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS A S…
Change of Use - Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIR OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2023-117605. SIZE &…
Pop-top third story addition to create new 300sf storage space, infill rear porch walls to create closet,
Existing (alteration/addition)
Interior non-structural demolition, new partitions, casework, and finishes.
nstall (14) roof mounted solar panels, (14) enphase micro inverters, (1) Junction Box, (1) ac disconnect, (1) Enphase IQ Combiner 5, 6.160 KW PV ARRAY
Existing (alteration/addition)
New certificate of occupancy, drinking fountains, and accessible toilet rooms, shaft enclosure for toilet exhaust
Extension of building fire alarm system including initiating and notification devices, panels and wiring as part of initial tenant fit-out of new 1st floor bar and restaurant
Replace existing initiating and notification devices in existing fire alarm system
Replace piping and sprinkler heads on 3rd floor to accomidate renovation
Initial fitout of 5th floor addition shell space as pediatric outpatient clinic including exam rooms, imaging rooms, toilet rooms, and offices
Interior renovation to existing ground floor. work includes one new partition with new door & finish upgrades.
Electrical for freestanding shed enclosure including power, lighting, and distribution system
New lighting, receptacles and branch circuit wiring for alterations to gym space
Adding sub panel Replace exposed knob and tube
Installation of suppression system in type i hood over convection oven, 2 fryers, griddle/range
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.