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
Boone S413 C Right New - 1 Story SFR w/ 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Moving unit to attic insulation and rewrapping ducts only
Moscoso S423 B Right New - 1 Story SFR w/ 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
QT - Retaining wall for bio filtration. Approved site plan but walls exceeds 4 ft so BP was suggested by staff. - OVA
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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
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
Coolidge 1027-U-R New 2-Story Single Family Residence with (4) bedrooms (3) bathrooms Attached Garage Covered Patio & Porch Cafe & Loft
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work Install replacement of 4 Ton AC System
28699 - Pulte Group Exterior Sign
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
2245ar new 2 story 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath single family residential home with attached garage covered front porch and rear patio
Jared Wall Sign South Elevation
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work A/C + Gas Furnace. Attic installation. No ductwork replaced
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
2nd street - interior tenant remodel, no change in use. demo applied for under bldc-2026-00110
Applying for temp structure permit based on meeting w city officials earlier today for our mobile food trailer that is located on site
Installing 11 exterior piers & 3 interior piers
Existing site and c-store building w/ canopy to remain as is. this project is for interior deli addition renovation work only.