13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
Existing (alteration/addition)
City Funded Demolition 1. Remove all garbage and debris, vegetation, concrete slabs, accessory structures, steps and fencing from lot. 2. Contract term 60 days from award date. 3.…
Alterations to existing mechanical systems, including interior equipment, piping, and ductwork- related to bda-2025-12490
Existing (alteration/addition)
Pli doesn't regulate work on state-owned property.
Installation of a roof mounted solar array for the purpose of electric generation.
-standalone permit- PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOF MOUNT SYSTEM 22 MODULES-ROOF MOUNTED - 9.02 kWDC, 8.45 kWAC
Existing (alteration/addition)
1. Remove all garbage and debris, vegetation, concrete slabs, accessory structures, steps and fencing from lot. 2. Contract term 60 days from award date. 3. ACHD asbestos applicati…
Add footers, load bearing beam & posts in basement
Existing (alteration/addition)
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
Change of Use - Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
Lot Line Relocation - For the lot line relocation to create one (1) new lot (Parcel "U" on plans) from eight (8) existing lots (2851 SALMON ST, 2853 SALMON ST, 2855 SALMON ST, 2857…
Change of Use - Personal Vehicle Sales and Rentals.
New construction, addition, GFA change - PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO THE REAR PART OF EXISTING STRUCTURE, WITH ERECTION OF BRICK WALL AROUND NEW REAR YARD WITH 6 FEET IN HEIGHT. KEEP THE…
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF ACCESSORY ROOF DECK ON FIRST FLOOR REAR, ROOF DECK ACCESS FROM REAR SECOND FLOOR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCT…
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.
Change of Use - Visitor Accommodations
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Two-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.