13,716 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,716 permits
Alterations - Replacement of soil and waste pipe w/ hot and cold water line for 2-wc, 2-lav, 2-bt, 1-ks, 1-LT, 1-water heater inside building. Inside only.
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. Deviation...
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...
Sitework with Onsite Utility Services - FOR SITEWORK AND ONSITE UTILITY TO ACCOMMODATE THE STORMWATER NEW DRAINAGE SYSTEM. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER...
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. Deviation...
New Construction - FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED TWO-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER...
New Construction - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER AP...
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...
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR A MECHANICAL WORK TO ACCOMMODATE THE 10TH, 11TH AND 12TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIO...
New Construction - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVE...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE MAIN DRAIN.
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 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 - Hardwired smoke and Co detectors throughout prop - remove existing knob & tubing and replace with romex - Replace the glass cover for the vanity and hallway lights - prope...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Addition and/or Alterations - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-006368
Addition and/or Alteration - Install GFCI and circuit 2nd floor, exhaust fan, 3 combo detectors, AFCI breaker
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-005674
Alterations - 3/4" Water service replacement
New Construction - FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULL...
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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