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
C and c dental - originally permitted as 21-00106322. remodel from a classroom to new dental operatories and sterilization.
Shingle Replacement
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Freestone S353 D Left New - 1 Story SFR w/ 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
Change of use to general restaurant general retail and personal services with remodel.
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Express: Foundation repair
Water service line replacement
Replace sewer yard line from house connection to City tap.
Temp power
Replacement of an existing water heater 40gal gas tank located in the attic
Remodel entire home. addition of deck front cvd porch living room kitchen new fireplace windows/doors. replace driveway on the private side only
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review: Addition & remodel of detached garage includes addition of second floor studio [1bath] above existing garage.
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Interior Remodel to Existing Admin Office Areas Bldg 3 (103235 SF).
install tankless gas water heater located in the attic
Installing 17 exterior piers & 0 interior piers
Replacing driveway ,removing concreat slab aprox 40x15 includes entry way, new rebar 3/8 to 1/2 inch and 6 inch layout of cement entry will have upto 12 inch
UNIT 102: (north Unit: New 1st floor unit of triplex 3 bathroom 3 bedroom shared patio & porch w/ other units.. Part of 2-story triplex 3-unit use.
Jared Wall Sign West Elevation
Install one set of internally illuminated channel letters mounted on wireway (bottom justified) to store fascia
7 DAY - Existing ceiling panels will be removed. exposed ductwork will be installed in conditioned space. new lighting will be installed. volume of space will increase - OVA