13,707 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,707 permits
Alterations - REPLACE UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING IN BATHROOM.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002666
Alterations - SEAL LATERA FOR DEMO.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET.
Alterations - Install 2 1/2 baths, 1 hot water heater, 1 kit sink and 1 laundry.
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003149
Alterations - Replace 3/4” water distribution
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 200 amp service and total rewire as per code
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-005227
Alterations - SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO.
Alterations - Repair section of house drain.
Alterations - Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
150 amp service
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
Branch circuit for new air conditioning system
Minor alteration
Interior renovation including basement level for both 2 story wing and 17 story main buiding; including 2 modified single use toilet rooms at basement level lobby for lecture halls…
No work - partial change in use to lesser hazard, use of 38,355 sf of first floor as storage in existing three story existing building
Renovation and reconfiguration of 1st floor classroom space in existing building
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.