13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
Alterations - Replace section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet.
Alterations - Curb Trap FAI main drain
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Two-Family
Alterations - REPLACE 50 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER.
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, A NEW SLAB, AC…
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require sub…
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-003681
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-003681
Addition and/or Alteration - Replacing the existing 200 amp electrical service with a new 200 amp electrical service to bring it up to code.
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of meter to existing electrical service equipment. The size of the service is 200Amps.
Addition and/or Alteration - Remove the existing 110v receptacle and install a GFCI receptacle in its place. install wire mold and box where needed for the new Hydration station
Alterations - REPLACE 50 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FUL…
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEGALIZATION OF LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES TO ADD 2 UNITS FOR NEW TOTAL OF 31 DWELLING UNITS A…
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 2 -20 amp dedicated lines for kitchen outlets small appliances. Install 2 -15 amp dedicated circuits for bedrooms Install 1-20 amp dedicated ci…
Alterations - Replacing existing stack from bathroom to basement. Replacing existing kitchen sink waste line.
Solar Panels and Structure - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CO…
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas 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.