13,504 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,504 permits
EZ Exterior Window and Door Replacement - **Existing Philadelphia Historic Property**For replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached EZ Pe…
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001677
City Demolition - Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-025926. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Addl' specs: No sidewa…
Alterations - Replace storm and sani traps to house
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these…
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace one shower/tub.
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 100amp panel, breaker and new grounding systems. Install two 2 gang meter socket. Install new lines for wall outlets, switches, fixtures for ba…
Addition and/or Alteration - New 200 AMP service, rewire lights, fixtures, outlets, switches & smoke detectors as per 2017 NEC.
Alterations - INSTALL 7 FIXTURES TO 1.5 Baths, 1 Kitchen & 1 Laundry.
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require sub…
Addition and/or Alteration - Install a 200-amp service,
Alterations - Alteration of piping of two existing bathrooms one on the second floor and one on the third floor and alteration of a washing machine stand pipe.
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-005560
Addition and/or Alteration - Upgrading service to 200 amp. Which includes a ( 200 amp Siemens 40 breaker space panel, 200 amp meter socket, 35 ft of 200 amp 4/0 aluminum cable and…
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace one shower/tub.
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…
Rough-In - Rough-In Permit for EP-2026-001928
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 - Whole house rewire, 55 receptacles, 22 switches, f 6 smoke detectors, 40 high hats
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.