13,716 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,716 permits
Alterations - Lateral seal for demo
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards,...
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 - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD IF NECESSARY.
Alterations - REPLACE RAINLEADER CESSPOOL.
Alterations - Install shower, toilet and vanity. Install pipes to fixtures.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Addition and/or Alteration - To remove the existing garage door and replace it with a new masonry wall, remove an existing basement window and Install a new exterior door, install new mason stairs to...
Addition and/or Alteration - For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
Addition and/or Alteration - Electrical demolition and renovation of existing office and kitchen areas. Work includes disconnecting and removing existing wiring, lighting, receptacles, and equipment....
Addition and/or Alteration - LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR USE AND OCCUPANCY, AND MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK...
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for CP-2025-001413
Alterations - INSTALL/REPLACE 3-W, 3-LAV, 3-SHOWER/TUB, 1-KS, 1-LS & 1-HWH
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST-FLOOR KITCHEN OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN.*2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEC...
Addition and/or Alteration - Install all new wiring and devices throughout. Install new 200 amp service including 200 amp Meter & Panel in accordance with NEC 2017
Addition and/or Alteration - Install complete fire alarm system for EXISTING mixed-use building. Automatic detection to be installed throughout nonresidential portion, all living rooms and bedrooms to...
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE 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 standards, and the at...
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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