13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PL…
Addition and/or Alteration - Demolition of first floor lobby, conference room, and cafeteria areas. Install new lighting, wiring devices, lighting controls, box and conduit for fut…
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-011980
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000972
Alterations - Install New PVC and PEX Piping for two family dwelling - basement: (2) - Electric Water heater 1st floor: (1) W.C., (1) LAV, (1) Bathtub (1) K.S. 2nd Floor: (1) W.C.,…
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT- TO MAKE SAFE AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS AND as per Engineer's report repair the fire damaged around the existing stairway to resolve case #C…
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 - Replacement of Curb trap, main drain and Fresh air inlet.
Alterations - Repair/replace curb trap and fresh air inlet. Repair/replace main house drain
Alterations - Repair / replace 3/4" water main
Alterations - Repair/Replace main house drain
New Construction or Additions - Install 11 FIXTURES TO 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms, 1 hot water heater, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry.
Alterations - Replacement of curb trap, main drain and Fresh air inlet.
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 Alteration - wire throughout a single family existing dwelling as per nec 2017. new 200 amp service. New recessed lights , switches and outlets.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012783
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WDP CURB TO HOUSE.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-011980
Addition and/or Alteration - Rewire single family home
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.