13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - Install (1) fire alarm device per drawings as per 2016 NFPA 72.
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (8'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EL…
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 4" F…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD IF NECESSARY.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN IN THE DRIVEWAY.
Addition and/or Alteration - Install a 200-amp service, wire throughout with lights, outet, switches, Fixtures, smoke/CO detectors
Alterations - Replacing existing 40 gallon gas hot water heater
Addition and/or Alteration - Repair & Reinstall Existing 200 AMP Service
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
Alterations - ALTERATION TO CAFE/RESTAURANT. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION…
Alterations - Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001675
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT 18TH FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING…
General Earth Disturbance ONLY - SITEWORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW*
Alterations - install 1 Lavatory
Addition and/or Alterations - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grills/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards r…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE Rain Leader Cesspool .
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…
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (8'-6") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EL…
Addition and/or Alteration - LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO INCLUDE INTERIOR AND VERTICAL ADDITIONS TO CREATE A FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING WITH COMMON ROOF…
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.