Pennsylvania Building Permits
Updated 5h ago13,367 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,367 permits
Alterations - Replace existing area drain in the window well.
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO) - FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT FIRST FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH 2018 FIRE AND PROPE...
Addition and/or Alteration - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT. NO EXCAVATION OR UNDERPINNING IN THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT EXISTING CEILING HEIGHTS THROUGHOUT MINIMUM 7 FT IN HEIGHT. SISTER SMALL AMOUNT OF...
Addition and/or Alteration - Interior alteration to an existing 3-story single family house and the addition of a new egress window at the front. Basement must have 7-foot ceiling heights as per plan....
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2025-008818
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 or Additions - INSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs & 1.5" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Addition and/or Alteration - REPLACEMENT OF ROOFING MEMBRANE AT EXISTING BALCONY; REINSTALLATION OF DECKING ON LOW-PROFILE PEDESTAL SYSTEM; ADDITION DECORATIVE WAINSCOT AT EXSITING BALCONY PARAPET. DE...
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009725
Change of Use - Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001415
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 - Curb trap fai
New Construction - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK FOR USE AS TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. (UND...
Addition and/or Alteration - Installing combo AFCI breaker, 30 AMP dryer circuit, GCFI and circuit, 2 bathroom fixtures, exhaust fan, switch & 3 combo detectors.
New Construction - ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK....
Alterations - Installation of rough and finish plumbing for (4) water closets, (5) lavatories, (3) showers, 1 kitchen sink, 1 tub, 1 water heater and 1 laundry connection. UNIT 601
Addition and/or Alteration - Remove and replace damaged roof joist, remove and replace damaged roof decking, install insulation, drywall, flooring, windows, cabinetry, interior doors, throughout home,...
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO) - For a certificate of occupancy for a mercantile occupancy.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE ON THE 12TH FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ** IF FIELD CONDI...
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Pennsylvania?
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.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in Pennsylvania?
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.