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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
Express: Replace 6 existing windows with new windows of the same size; like for like install
Express - Foundation repair on a pier & beam structure. Intend to install 32 total spread footing sonotube piers. Also be installing 48ft of 4x6 beam below the structure for suppor…
Installed a 15 seer 3.5 ton American Standard heat pump system.
Replacement of an existing water heater 40gal gas tank located in a closet
Partial demolition / addition / remodel of a 2-story wood frame house. adding 51.26 sf and remodeling 2109.82 sf. stone & siding veneer metal roof finished house.
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In order to install two new customer provided 2500 gallon grease traps a 12 x 10 area of concrete will be removed. This area will be excavated up to 12 in depth. The new grease tra…
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - TWO Unit; Bldg 1 New Construction of 2-Story SF Res [4bed 3.5 bath] with attached garage
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of New Parking Garage New Exterior Amenity Space - Pool Deck.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
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
Guest Bathroom Remodel: Fixtures to remain in same location; frame new pocket door opening; relocate light fixture electrical outlet & light switch; Install new exhaust fan to exis…
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - Three Unit - Bldg 3 New Construction of 2-Story SF Res [3bed 2.5bath] w/ attached garage
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Main and Sub panel change out
Replacement of an existing water heater Replace 40-gallon Gas Water Heater Location: garage
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of New Shell Space for future Retail.
Caprock S405 C Left New - 2 Story SFR w/ 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
Electrical service to a lift station
Construct new driveway approach of 12 FT and Curb/Gutter of 20ft. No sidewalk inspection per plan review.
Express: Foundation repair