recent building permits…
Texas has 11,556 active building permits in our database right now, with 3,833 new permits filed in just the last 30 days. That's steady work coming through the pipeline. Austin leads the state in permit volume, making it the best hunting ground for new leads. Electrical work dominates the permit types we're tracking, with 3,480 permits on file. Plumbing follows close behind at 3,183, and HVAC sits at 2,079. If you're a roofer, electrician, plumber, or HVAC contractor, there's material here to find qualified jobs. General contractors can source subcontractor opportunities across all trades. Permit data works because it shows you real construction activity before competitors hear about it through informal channels. When you search our database, you're looking at jobs that have already cleared the approval stage and are ready to move forward. That's the difference between chasing rumors and targeting confirmed work.
Start with permit data. Every new construction project requires permits before work begins, which means permit filings are your earliest indicator of upcoming jobs. Search our database by trade type, city, and filing date to see what's been approved recently. A contractor searching for electrical leads would filter for electrical permits filed in the last 30 days, then contact the property owner or general contractor listed on the permit. This gives you a 30 to 90-day head start before the job gets posted on bid boards or social media.
Austin is the most active market in our database with 11,556 permits on file. This reflects the city's continued growth and construction activity across residential and commercial sectors. When targeting leads in Texas, Austin should be your primary focus. However, permit activity varies by season and economic conditions, so checking our database monthly helps you track where activity is shifting. Some months you might see upticks in suburban areas as developers start new phases of larger projects.
Electrical permits lead at 3,480 on file, followed by plumbing at 3,183 and HVAC at 2,079. New construction permits account for 999 filings. For electricians, the volume is there. Plumbers have solid opportunity. HVAC contractors should have consistent leads, especially on larger projects that include mechanical systems. If you work one of these trades, permit data gives you a clearer picture of where the actual work is happening rather than waiting for word of mouth or hoping jobs come through your existing networks.
39,168 recent building permits filed in Texas.
39,168 permits
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - SITE PLAN APPROVED: PHASE A - Greystar Plan A583 New 2 story attached unit with 2 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms and a 1 car garage
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Covered patio addition to existing structure. Garage conversion from garage into storage space with a full bathroom.
New construction of 2-story secondary unit with 2 new driveways.
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New THREE UNIT RES. Bldg 1 New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [3bed 2.5bath] with Attached Garage
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ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [3bed 2.5bath]. Bldg 2
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Interior Remodel- replace windows and doors size for size remove and replace all plumbing valves replace damaged sheetrock throughout new outlets and replace as needed for electric…
New construction of sfr with 3 beds 2 baths 2 car garage alley access PUD
Interior Remodel- minor changes to structural framing updates to electrical plumbing hvac.
Existing electrical sub-panel will be updated new electrical panel and breakers will be installed.( only electrical work for panels replacements to be performed)
In 137.5 KW Solar System with 250 ALEX-550-W panels and 2 SCA60KTL-DO inverters
EXPRESS: Replace siding around entire exterior and behind electrical boxes.
Eastland S352 B Left New - 1 Story SFR w/ 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
New D wall to reduce existing office suite 350 to approx. 9836 SF and create a new corridor and new suite 375. [Suite 350]
Install face-lit channel letters on backer reading tacodeli on east elevation
Replace sewer yard line from house connection to City tap.
*Green Building* New 2-story 3 bedroom 3 bathroom single family residence with attached garage covered front porch and rear covered patio.
New SFR 3 Bed 2.5 Bath 2 car garage alley access
Main panel upgrade