13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
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…
Commercial Make Safe Permit - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2025-092815 TO REPAIR FRACTURED FRONT FACADE AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. ABUTTING SIDEW…
Alterations - Installation of 4 water closets, 4 lavatories, 2 shower/tubs, 1 kitchen sink and 1 laundry outlet.
Addition and/or Alteration - 7016 TULIP ST200 amp panel replacement. 5 New dedicated 20 amp AFCI/GFCI line in kitchen. * All wiring to be finished through closed walls.*
Addition and/or Alteration - interior renovations of an existing single fmaily attached structure, details per plan.
Addition and/or Alteration - For the addition of an exterior deck at the rear of the existing detached structure. details per plan.
Addition and/or Alteration - Single Family 2-Story: Replace 200-AMP Service w/New Service - Wire-in for (29) Recepts, (16) SWS, (2) Bath Fans, (26) Lights, (8) Smoke Detectors, (2)…
New Construction - FOR UNDERPINNING AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FUL…
Addition and/or Alteration - Repair and replacement of existing roof deck materials per submitted plan.
New Construction - FOR UNDERPINNING AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************…
New Construction - FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM NFPA 13D THRO…
Change of Use - Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
Addition and/or Alteration - Rewiring water damage devices and wiring were affected areas per NEC Code.
Addition and/or Alteration - INTERIOR ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING 3-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT. DEMOLISH 2ND FLOOR REAR SLOPED ROOF AND REPLACE WITH FLAT ROOF, DETAILS AS SHOWN ON…
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012266
New Construction or Additions - INSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CT, FAI, MD & 1.5" WDP.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012781
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…
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.