13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Alterations - INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASE VENTING METHOD. ALL WORK TO BE INST...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE MAIN DRAIN.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Alterations - Installation of new plumbing system for 2 tubs/showers, 2 lavatories, 2 water closets, 1 hot water heater, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry sink.
Addition and/or Alteration - Interior alterations to existing three story single family residence. New rear roof deck above existing second floor. details as shwon on the plan.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ON THE PARTIAL THIRD FLOOR FOR THE USE OF BUSINESS OCCUPANCY (RECORDING STUDIO) PER APPROVED PLANS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION O...
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO) - FOR THE ISSUANVCE OF A CERTIFICATE FOR THE CREATION OF ARTIST AND ARTISAN STUDIOS USED AS BUSINESSES.
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for CP-2025-006362 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH ERECTION OF A TWO-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO IN...
Addition and/or Alteration - EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocatio...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Sign - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL P...
Addition and/or Alterations - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-005674
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009009
Alterations - Installation of new plumbing fixture including: Mop Receptor ( floor mounted), Hand sink ( wall mounted), 1 Compartment Prep Sink, 1 Compartment sink, and 3 Compartment Prep Sink.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of power, lighting and new branch circuits
Addition and/or Alterations - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-006368
Addition and/or Alteration - - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of con...
Alterations - Lateral seal for demo
Alterations - Replace kitchen sink. *WITHOUT PIPING**
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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