13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of a 400-amp service, interior wiring of three dwelling units, and common areas. All work per approved plans, NEC 2017 ***NO FIRE ALARM ON…
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 s…
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…
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 s…
Alterations - SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002657
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…
Alterations - Install sewer, sanitary and water supply piping to fixtures: 1-water closet, 1-lavatory sink, 1-bathtub, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry & 1-water heater.
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-010294 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR WALLS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLET…
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…
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require s…
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002663
Alterations - Replacing existing water distribution from city main to meter and replacing existing curb trap and fresh air inlet
Addition and/or Alteration - Install new Fire alarm panel, speakers and strobes .PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72.
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 requi…
Alterations - REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE.
Make Safe Permit For RP - **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE (1) STORY REAR PORTION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2022-069440.…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE TO FOUNDATION WALL.
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…
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.