Pennsylvania Building Permits
Updated 4h ago13,367 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,367 permits
New Construction or Additions - INSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs & 1.5" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
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...
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2025-008818
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....
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...
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...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011822
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...
Addition and/or Alteration - 100 amp service only
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009723
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviatio...
Make Safe Permit For RP - FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED ROOF COVERINGS, THE IN-FILL OF OPENINGS, AND THE SISTERING OF ROOF RAFTERS TO TEMPORALLY RESOLVE CF-2024-016166. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER AP...
Rough-In - Rough-In Permit for FP-2026-000230 13/13R FSSS 13 commercial 13R Residential
Alterations - alterations to an existing 1st floor commercial space adding sinks, water fountain, floor drains, grease interceptor, 3 bowl sink, mop sink and an ADA bathroom
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of roof mounted solar system comprised of 23 modules. GP-2026-000131
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP & FRESH AIR INLET.
Addition and/or Alteration - Main service existing-. Install all new wiring and lighting throughout. CUT & FISH wiring in existing walls. Install cable tv wiring
New Construction - FOR INSTALLATION OF A FOUR-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, FOUR-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER, FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND STANDPIPES PER APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, NFPA 13 AND NFPA 14...
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards requi...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF EXTERIOR STAIRS TO THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK*
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.