13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
New construction, addition, GFA change - For the erection of an attached structure. Size and location as shown in plans.
Change of Use - Limited Lodging
Change of Use - Personal Services
Alterations - REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE FROM CURB STOP THROUGH FOUNDATIPON WALL INCLUDING NEW HOUSE VALVES.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs & FAIs.
Alterations - Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet and house drain curb to house
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. GP-2026-000210
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002663
Addition and/or Alteration - 100-amp service complete as per NEC 2017 Close 2 junction boxes Replace 14 switches NO NEW WIRING (Fishing only)
New Construction - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WI...
Addition and/or Alteration - Install a new 400-amp electrical service with five (5) meter packs, including service conductors, meter sockets, main disconnecting means, and proper grounding and bonding...
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 standards, and the at...
Addition and/or Alteration - FIT-OUT OF GROUND FLOOR SHELL SPACE (SUITE 3.1) IN A NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING (SEE PERMIT CP-2021-006945) FOR A PREPARED FOOD SHOP (JUICE BAR) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXIS...
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of fire alarm devices in Vanilla Box Spaces 23-29 . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72.
EZ Wall Covering Replacement - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the at...
Addition and/or Alteration - Install two (2) dedicated branch circuits for: Kitchen exhaust hood fan Make-up air unit Install and/or extend branch circuit(s) for kitchen hood lighting, including all r...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002664
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002656
Alterations - Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002664
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.
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