13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPA…
Addition and/or Alteration - remove existing 110v receptacle and install GFCI receptacle in its place install wire mold and box where needed for new Hydration station
Addition and/or Alteration - LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE AN EVENT ASSEMBLY FACILITY IN SPACE 17 OF AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER AS PER APPROVED P…
Alterations - Remodel of 1st fl kitchen, replace 1 fixture.
Alterations - IR Lab Renovations, Lower Level. Install domestic cold water supply piping lower level. Install 1 floor drain lower level. Installing 1" Watts LF 007-M1-QT-FZ Backflo…
Minor Demolition - FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING TWO (2) STORY MASONRY AND WOOD FRAMED STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE…
Fences Only - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FENCE IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLISTION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPLICATION/PLANS.
Addition and/or Alteration - remove existing 110v receptacle and install GFCI receptacle in its place. install wire mold and box where needed for new Hydration station
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
Addition and/or Alteration - EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result…
Addition and/or Alteration - For the demolition and reconstruction of the front facade wall per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and…
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL AND REAR ADDITIONS WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY PILOT HOUSE AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUC…
Alterations - Install drain, waste, vent and water supply for 3 toilets, 3 Vanities, 3 tubs, 1 washer box and 1 kitchen sink
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached…
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 - temporary 200 amp SEU drop. Replace outside SEU to meter after a fire. Temporary setup until fire damage can be repaired.
Addition and/or Alteration - remove existing 110v receptacle and install GFCI receptacle in its place install box and wire mold box where needed for new hydration station
Addition and/or Alteration - Electrical Permit for combo CP-2025-003146: Retrofit to an existing commercial space. Install wiring, lighting, switches, exit signs, emergency lightin…
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILI…
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.