13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
EZ Exterior Window and Door Replacement - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references…
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…
Alterations - ALTERATIONS TO DENTAL OFFICE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. MEDICAL GAS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH…
Addition and/or Alteration - LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) TO SPLIT EXISTING SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR UNIT INTO TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS FOR FIV…
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…
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2023-124777- FOR THE REPAIR THE DAMAGED FRONT PORCH AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WI…
Addition and/or Alteration - Replace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior light…
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 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…
Addition and/or Alteration - Install new fire alarm devices to existing system , .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002665
Addition and/or Alteration - INTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE STA…
Party Wall Protection - EZ Permit Standard: Party Wall Protection Permit
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…
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP M OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION WITHIN TENANT SPACE #C220. EXISTING BUILDING IS SPRINKL…
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…
Addition and/or Alteration - REPLACING A 100AMP PANEL COMPLETE. INSTALLING 15/20AMP CIRCUITS FOR 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM FOR LIGHTING, SWITCHING, HEATER & GFCI RECEPTACLE. (ALL FISHED &…
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…
New Construction or Additions - Fixture replacement's and additions 2 showers, 3 toilets, 3 vanities, 1 hot water heater, 1 laundry and 1 kitchen sink.
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.