13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Interior alteration to renovate hospital central sterile suite. work includes new wall aprtitions, floor infill, ceilings and finishes
Instal 575.960 kw/dc roof mounted solar array consisting of 968 panels with associated equipment
Stand alone permit
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
Replacement of porch at rear of existing single-family dwelling
Existing (alteration/addition)
Installation of push piers at rear in exising single family dwelling
Interior finishes - painting only in existing restaurant, (modification of existing occ) on first floor in 3 story building
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
200 amp service
Existing (alteration/addition)
Modification and replacement of existing above ground cpvc system w/antifreeze
Replace existing AC system
Existing (alteration/addition)
Install new A/C system
Change of Use - Limited Lodging
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN.
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.