13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE ILLEGAL ADDITION AND SEALING OFF THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. THE 2ND/3RD FLOOR ACCESS WILL BE RESTRICTED AND NO OCCUPANCY AS PER DEP…
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 600 amp Service with 7 meters, (7) 100 amp sub-panels. Wiring for all 5 apartments and 1 commercial space ,ALL 110V INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS…
Addition and/or Alteration - Interior alteration including renovation of the kitchen and relocation of the powder room. Work to include: relocation of nonbearing partitions, create…
Alterations - Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet.
Addition and/or Alteration - For interior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for…
Solar Panels and Structure - FOR THE ERECTION OF A SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK**
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and s…
Alterations - Furnish and install (1) plumbing fixture, (1) kitchen sink with piping, connecting to existing rough-in.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND THE CHANGE IN USE TO RETAIL SALE OF WEARING APPERAL AND ACCESSORIES AT SPACE# (5 + 6). ALTERATION…
Alterations - Replace curb trap, install new FAI
Alterations - Adding a bathroom second floor - 1 WC, 1 Tub/Shower & 1 Lavatory.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR SELECT SITE CLEARING AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW LANDSCAPING/PAVEMENT ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING PLAYGROUND, FOR THE ERECTION OF PLAY AREAS CONTAININ…
Addition and/or Alteration - Home rewire as per 2020 NEC code. Switches, receptacles and fixtures. Replace meter socket and panel.
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 31 light fixture, 2 EM Light, 1 exit, 8 switch, 16 receptacle, 1 Panel, 1 Fused Disconnect, panel ,1 EWH Power, 1 Garbage disposal Power, 1 Wat…
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WDP FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL.
Change of Use - Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
Addition and/or Alteration - Repair and replacement of existing roof deck materials per submitted plan.
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
Sign - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
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.