13,707 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,707 permits
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attache…
Commercial Make Safe Permit - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-004450 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF ROOF, WINDOWS, EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APP…
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2025-120094 FOR THE REPAIR TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED W…
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attache…
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from t…
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from t…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Addition and/or Alteration - Interior alteration including lighting, wiring devices and refrigeration equipment. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plan…
Addition and/or Alteration - Install new 100 amp service w/ ground rod and continuous ground ; 1 220 volt receptacle and circuit for hot water tank ; 1 220 volt receptacle and circ…
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SP…
Alterations - REPLACE 9 FIXTURES TO INCLUDE 2 Toilets, 2 Bathroom Sinks, 1 Shower, 1 kitchen Sink, 1 ice maker, 1 washer, 1 hose Bibb, and 1 Hot water heater.
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 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 s…
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 - REPLACE CURB TRAP; FAI
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW GRDs AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR AL…
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR CHANGE OF USE (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS, PARTITIONS, DOORS, FIXTURES, FINI…
Alterations - Repair / replace main house drain. Repair / replace curb trap and fresh air inlet.
Minor Demolition - FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES. STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND-HELD EQUIPMENT ONLY PER APPROVED PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PL…
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.