13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PERGOLA IN THE REAR (NO ROOF COVER OR SOLID ROOF) AS A PART OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND…
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF OVER AN EXISTING ROOF DECK AND A PERGOLA OVER AN EXISTING DECK ON AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCAT…
Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory) - FOR THE ERECTION OF SEVEN (7) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS (TWO (2) SIGN ‘1’ – FLAT WALL CABINET SIGNS, SINGLE-SIDED, 6’-0” H X 6’-0”…
Full Demolition - Removal of more then 2/3 of structural framing, full demolition for vacant lot.
Change of Use - Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Group Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner
Change of Use - Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Group Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 100 amp service, replace outlet, switches and lights, install outlet in living room, dinning room and bedroom All Wires Are Fished
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & 3/4" WDP.
Excavation - EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDING FOUNDATION AND ADDITION WORK (SEE PERMITS SP-2025-001391 & CP-2025-006499) TO INCLUDE SHEETING AND SHORING AS PER APPROVED PLA…
Alterations - Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings) - EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submis…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE MAIN DRAIN.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012781
Alterations - Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SP…
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references…
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-013782 TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRONT PORCH PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINE…
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012781
New Construction or Additions - INSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CT, FAI, MD & 1.5" WDP.
Alterations - REPLACE 50 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER.
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.