13,476 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,476 permits
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002608
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO AN EXISTING GROUP A-3 MUSEUM GALLERY AND IT RACK ROOM AT THE…
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 101 OF AN EXISTING MIXED-USE BUILDING FOR NO CHANGE OF USE FROM ADULT DAY CARE (I-4 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUD…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Addition and/or Alteration - Scope of work for Unit 1 which was performed and completed under separate electrical permit #EP-2026-000300: "Rewire throughout with outlets, lights, s…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET
Alterations - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the…
Alterations - SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO.
Addition and/or Alteration - Removal and disconnect of all old wiring including knob & tube wires. Relocation of selected outlet boxes, lights, switches & electrical boxes. Provisi…
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING LINK BETWEEN CHURCH AND RECTORY AT 2ND FLOOR, REFILL THE OPENING ON THE EXTERIOR WALL. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLA…
Addition and/or Alteration - From an existing 200-amp electrical panel, install a 60-amp feeder to supply one (1) 60-amp subpanel, including all required overcurrent protection, gr…
New Construction or Additions - INSTALL CT, FAI, MD, 1" WDP & 24 FIXTURES. 2 HWH 2 KIT SINK 2 WASHER BOXS 6 FULL BATHS
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY AT UNIT 102-103. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION W…
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DES…
Addition and/or Alteration - 100 AMP SERVICE AND PANEL-32 SPACE PANEL, 3 WAY SWITVES REPLACEMENT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, ELECTRIC RACE WAYS (WIRED MOLD), GROUND F…
Addition and/or Alteration - EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result…
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 Alteration - Installation of a 400 Amp service with 1/0 Grounding electrode Conductor. and sub panels Per plans Interior wiring throughout Outlets, switches, and li…
Alterations - Plumbing per plan
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.