13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Alterations - Per Plans Installation of water & drain piping. Installation of 6 roof drains, 6 overflow drains, 7 floor drains, 8 vent stacks, 9 floor clean outs, 16 lav sinks, 16 toilets, 4 urinals,...
New Construction - FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. **...
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...
EZ Wall 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...
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...
EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings) - EZ PERMIT DECKS- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction...
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - **Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Re-Roofing Standar...
Addition and/or Alteration - LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING SECOND FLOOR OFFICE SPACE (SUITE 201) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUI...
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 - Installation of complete new plumbing system for a single-family dwelling, including :: sanitary, vent, and domestic water piping. REPLACE LISTED FIXTURES. 3.5 bathrooms 1 laundry 1 wate...
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...
Addition and/or Alterations - INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS CONNECTED TO EXISTING EXHAUST DUCTWORK AND FAN. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE W...
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...
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...
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...
Commercial Make Safe Permit - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-0002613 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR REAR WALL. AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH...
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - REPLACE 3 FIXTURES IN BATHROOM.
Addition and/or Alteration - Replace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches and outlets Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior light fixture with motion detector...
Alterations - Repair main drain
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW DUCTLESS HVAC SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION.
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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