13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
Rough-In - INSTALL NEW 17 TOILETS, 17 KITCHEN SINKS, 17 SHOWERS, 17 LAV SINKS, 17 LAUNDRY SINKS & 17 HOT WATER HEATERS.
Alterations - Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain and yard drain.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE.**EXTERIOR FACADE REPAIR TO BE INCLUDED** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FI…
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY CASE #683308. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED PLANS. ANY WORK BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE…
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY…
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF THE REAR ONE-STORY PORTION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *NO CHANGE…
Addition and/or Alteration - Install video projectors, monitors, PTZ cameras, ceiling mics, speakers, rally bar for tele conf, room schedulers on 5th and 6th floor for Stateside ne…
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR ALTERATIONS TO A SECOND FLOOR BATHROOM IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN/PHDC APP…
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2026-000855
Addition and/or Alteration - Furnish and install a fire alarm system for the office fit-out on the third and fourth floors. Work includes installation of initiating devices, notifi…
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 s…
Addition and/or Alteration - EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result…
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…
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo SP-2026-000183
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 a 600-amp electrical service with 7 (7) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house pan…
Addition and/or Alteration - EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will resu…
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…
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.