13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Rough-In - Rough-In Permit for FP-2026-000138 To install a new NFPA-13R wet sprinkler system for a 3 family apartment building.
Alterations - Install cesspool in the rear of the property
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO AN EXISTING GROUP M RETAIL GROCERY STORE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK...
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 standards, and the at...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Alterations - Replace 3/4" water service
Addition and/or Alteration - Exterior work only. Install receptacles, lighting, lighting control, power feeds. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans.
Addition and/or Alteration - Install New 200 amp Service with 4-gang meter socket and grounding, 2 dwelling unit panels, 1 commercial office space panel and 1 house panel. Complete re-wire as per 2017...
Alterations - INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT AND WATER SUPPLY FOR 10 FIXTURES.
Alterations - Replacement of 60' of main house drain connecting onto the existing plumbing.
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALL 100 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE...
Addition and/or Alteration - Total rewire per NEC 2017, 200 AMP service (single family)
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 standards. Deviation...
Alterations - Install vents, drains, water lines & 16 fixtures 3 toilets, 3 lavs, 3 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 sump pump, 1 ejector p...
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of...
Alterations - HT and FAI replacement
Addition and/or Alteration - 100 amp service and panel - 30 space panel, (11) 15 amperes duplex receptacle, (3) ground fault receptacle, (2) ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, (2) 3-way sw...
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 standards, and the at...
New Construction or Additions - Install vents, drains, water lines, 3 toilets, 3 lavs, 3 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 sump pump & 1 eje...
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of 1- 20 amp line in basement for GFCI Installation of 2- 20 amp circuits ran for 3 countertop outlets in kitchen Installation of 1- 20 amp AFCI circuit in di...
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.