13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Rough-In - Rough-In Permit for EP-2026-003059 Install fire alarm system in the Unit B.
New Construction - New 200 amp main electrical system new wiring include : outlets lights, switches, smoke detectors
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2024-004105
New Construction or Additions - NEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1 1/2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAIN…
Temporary Tents and Canopies - ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR…
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 s…
Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory) - For the installation of one (1) accessory wall sign. Size and location as shown in plans.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY (SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING, SIZE AND LO…
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE REAR OPEN DECK ACCESS FROM FIRST FLOOR ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN…
Change of Use - Limited Lodging
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Two-Family
Change of Use - Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
Change of Use - Limited Lodging
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO-STORY SIDE ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS…
Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory) - FOR REMOVAL OF TWO EXISTING WALL SIGNS AND REPLACEMENT / ERECTION OF TWO (2) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE A…
Change of Use - Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
New construction, addition, GFA change - FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY REAR ADDITION AND ERECTION OF ACCESSORY REAR ROOF DECK ACCESS FROM REAR SECOND FLOOR ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTI…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
Addition and/or Alteration - Electrical Permit for combo CP-2025-004190
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.