13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Alterations - REPLACE 5 FIXTURES IN 1 Bathroom, 1 Kitchen & 1 Laundry.
Antenna - FOR THE ERECTION OF NINE (9) ROOF-MOUNTED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR...
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...
Addition and/or Alteration - Remodel of 1st floor kitchen of an existing single family structure, work includes replacement of fixtures.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
New Construction or Additions - Installing 13 Fixtures 1 HWH 4 Toilets 4 Shower/Tubs 4 Lavs
New Construction or Additions - NEW CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMP...
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 - 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 attached EZ Standar...
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 attached EZ Standar...
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...
City Demolition - Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-007270. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2...
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 12'-0" HOOD WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS V...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PAINTING, REPLACEMENT OF DOORS AND KITCHEN, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESS...
City Demolition - Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2025-132098. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2...
Addition and/or Alteration - Replace 200 Amp Panel and New Service, rewire with new light fixtures, receptacles, switches
Alterations - Install a pantry a sink in the suite.
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 - Replace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, fixtures and outlets Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detec...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
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.