13,707 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,707 permits
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
Additional notification and initiating devices in mechanical room, restrooms, and gym area
Illuminated channel letter sign (2'-8" x 19'-6")
Minor alteration
New construction, addition, GFA change - New construction of multi-family four story structure TWENTY SIX (26) UNITS max as per approved plan. NTE 45' in height with height and uni…
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Single-Family
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE DEMOLITION OF REAR DECK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS
Change of Use - Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Equipment and Materials Storage Yards and Buildings
Change of Use - Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Group Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner
New construction, addition, GFA change - For the addition of a roof deck, accessed via an existing roof access structure. Roof deck to include two pergola shade structures. Size an…
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Single-Family; Unity of Use
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Single-Family
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.
Alterations - S/I new 3/4" copper from the curb into property w/ new ball valves, connecting onto the existing meter.
New Construction or Additions - INSTALL CT, FAI, MD & 1" WDP.
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72.
Addition and/or Alteration - Electrical Permit for combo CP-2025-006122 INSTALL SERVICE , 2 600A SWITCHBOARDS, ,PANELS,ALL POWER WIRING ,LIGHTING,FIRE ALARM FOR LAUNDROMAT. ALL WOR…
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…
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.