13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
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…
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require…
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ONE-STORY SIDE ADDITION FOR USE AS PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE…
New Construction - Install Receptacles • Provide and install general-use receptacles as required by NEC code and reduced per plan. • Provide wiring, boxes, devices, supports, and t…
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 s…
Addition and/or Alteration - - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and requi…
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 s…
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…
Alterations - Remodel of 2nd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures.
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 s…
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 - FIRE ALARM: (3) Strobe; (2) Smoke Detector. As per NFPA 72. ELECTRICAL: (3) Connect to existing panels – add new breakers: (1) 70/3; (1) 30/2; (4) 20/2…
Addition and/or Alteration - For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechan…
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-002639
Make Safe Permit For RP - **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE REPAIR OF RETAINING WALL TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE #CF-2024-002852. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS.…
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-007598 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF REAR SUPPORT COLUMN FOR DECK AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLAN…
EZ Wall Covering Replacement - EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result…
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 s…
Addition and/or Alteration - Install new wall switch for kitchen area. Replace wall GFIC outlet and install new light fixtures. Install new line and outlet for fridge. *Fishing all…
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.