13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
EZ Wall Covering Replacement - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and sit…
Addition and/or Alteration - Remodel of 1st fl kitchen, replacement of fixtures, installation of 2 outlets
Addition and/or Alteration - Hook up a portable twin 300kw generator for backup power for ESPN on 02?11/2026 for 76ers game at XMA arena as per the NEC.
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE ALARM DEVICES IN BUILDING B WHICH WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE IN RELATION TO CP-2025-004908. REPLACE EXISTING CONVENTIONAL FACU WHIC…
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…
Parking Only - SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD FROM TRAP TO FOUNDATION WALL.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012454
Fences Only - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 6 FT. HIGH ALUMINIUM FENCE AT THE FRONT AND 6 FT. HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE AT THE REAR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS.
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 - REPLACING 40 GAL WATER HEATER
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace lavatory, toilet & tub.
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of meter to existing electrical service equipment. The size of the service is 200Amps.
Alterations - Curb Trap FAI main drain
Addition and/or Alteration - Replacing the existing 200 amp electrical service with a new 200 amp electrical service to bring it up to code.
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon electric 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…
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009834
Alterations - Replace building trap and fresh air inlet.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-003681
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.