11,537 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,537 permits
Removal and Replacement of Existing Siding Material on Residential Fourplex 2026 016050 DA - Approved
replace 40 gallon gas tank water heater with a tankless water heater
New Irrigation Installation
New Irrigation Installation
Re-build in ground pool and deck (concrete decking) in new location
Install D/F illuminated cabinet blade sign on South elevation
install new 9 zone irrigation sprinkler system 2026-011199 WW
Express: Replace tub to shower; replace valve with new shower valve
New construction of single building based on Volume Builder Approved (2024-067871 VB 2025-097666 PR) Plan 15-EA-L. This is a 2 Story building with height of 31-7 and 2983.90 square feet.
New Service for SFR in ETJ (2054 sq ft)
Second Generation Tenant Improvement Converting An (E) White0box Space Into A Bagel Shop. The Scope Of Work Includes A New Interior Layout And Associated Mechanical Electrical And Plumbing Improvement...
Install D/F illuminated cabinet blade sign on the West Elevation
Replace sewer yard line from house connection to City tap.
New 2 story SFR 3 bed 2.5 bath and attached garage
Finish the house by replacing the plumbing for all fixtures in the house then filling in/fixing the slab foundation that was trenched for plumbing replacement and completing with cosmetic replacements...
New detached accessory structure with half both and covered patio
Replacing flooring replacing kitchen island and cabinet in kitchen. Creating new laundry room and enclosing front porch. Front porch will remain non air conditioned. Non-compliant storage building to...
ePlan: Expedited Review - [APPROVED] New Construction of a 5-Story Multi-Family Bldg. - Fire Area 1 - contains Dog Wash (117170 SF).
New 2 story SFR 3 bed 2.5 bath and attached garage
Express: Replace tub to shower replace valve with new shower valve
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.