13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001672
Rough-In - Rough-In Permit for EP-2026-003103
Addition and/or Alteration - Rewire all of building new devices and install new 100 amp service complete to NEC 2017
Alterations - INSTALL CT, FAI, MD & 1.5" WDP.
Addition and/or Alteration - interior renovation only, details as shown on the plan.
Addition and/or Alteration - Front porch repair, details as per plan.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE MAIN DRAIN
Alterations - Replace HWH only
Addition and/or Alteration - ***NEC 2017 FISHING ONLY*** Equipment: 200A Service Replacement 200A Grounding System 200A Meter Socket Complete Home Surge Protection Device Wiring: A…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
New Construction - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICA…
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…
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…
Addition and/or Alterations - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grills/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards r…
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…
Addition and/or Alteration - install 200 amp service
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET
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…
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.