13,476 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,476 permits
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. TO BE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN…
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. TO BE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN…
New construction, addition, GFA change - Erection of an attach structure for use as single-family household living. SIZE AND LOCATION per plan.
New construction, addition, GFA change - Erection of an attach structure for use as single-family household living. SIZE AND LOCATION per plan.
New construction, addition, GFA change - Erection of an attach structure for use as single-family household living. SIZE AND LOCATION PER PLAN.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE BASEMENT TO CREATE AN EQUIPMENT ROOM IN ASSOCIATION WITH A ROOF-MOUNTED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA FACILI…
Alterations - Replace house trap, fresh air inlet, and main drain into house. Replace main drain inside basement.
Alterations - Replace section of house drain.
Commercial Make Safe Permit - MAKE SAFE PERMIT- To address Violation CF-2024-112288 as per submitted plans, documents, and Engineer's report to repair / replace the fire damaged ro…
Alterations - Replace house trap, fresh air inlet, and sewer main into house. Replace existing main drain in basement with new pvc. Replace water heater & laundry tub.
Addition and/or Alteration - conversion of a single family to a duplex as shown on plans. Property is finished and requires minor changes, changes needed are highlighted on plans.…
New Construction - FOR UNDERPINNING AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOU…
New Construction - Condo Unit 601 fit-out, per engineered plans, to include installation of lighting fixtures and switching; branch power including general receptacles, GFCI/AFCI p…
Alterations - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES CONNECTING TO EXISTING METAL…
Change of Use - Vacant
Lot Line Relocation - For a lot adjustment of four (4) deeded parcels (Parcel 'A' known as 4608 Lancaster Ave, Parcel 'B' known as 4610 Lancaster Ave, Parcel 'C' known as 4612 Lanc…
Change of Use - Personal Services
New construction, addition, GFA change - For the erection of an attached structure with rear balconies, size and location as shown in plan.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
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.