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
Interior remodel existing admin office building common areas Suites 100 and 200e. Interior remodel existing admin office accessory food service Suite 124W.
Dominguez/Loera - 39-64677 - Disconnect/reconnect power to tie in PV component and upgrading MSP to 200 Amps. 200 amp Main Breaker. Upgrading revenue meter to 200 Amps. Requesting…
Replacement of an existing water heater 50gal electric tank located in the garage
Interior remodel of existing detached 1-story garage to 2 bedroom 2 bath accessory to primary structure; modify the roof to add a roof skylight window.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work Replacing existing gas system and plenum.
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Interior remodel existing admin office building common areas Suites 100 and 200e. Interior remodel existing admin office accessory food service Suite 124W.
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a TWO-UNIT RES. UNIT 1 2-Story [5bed 4.5bath] with attached Garage
Existing electrical service update new electrical equipment and grounding system.
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 Replace 1 York RTU with direct fit Carrier unit 7.5 ton.(replacing #3 with S:N1C7500742).
Bldg 2 New Construction of 2-Story SF Res [5bed 3.5 bath] with attached carport
Hughes 841-O-R Is a New one-story single family residence with (4) bedrooms (3) bathrooms an attached two-car garage and a covered entry porch and patio.
Create entry tunnel(s) approx 25ft to replumb cast iron drain lines up to bottom of foundation and out to exterior cleanout.
VOID - Only service meter work requires a permit in the ETJ VOID - New construction of an in-ground pool as an accessory to a single-family residence. Coping does not count toward…
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
New 2-story single family residence 3 bed/2.5 bath with attached garage covered front porch and covered rear patio Green Building
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a TWO-UNIT RES. UNIT 2 2-Story with basement [5bed 5.5bath] with attached Garage/Carport
New 2 story condo 3 Bed/3 bath attached covered porch and patio Green/Smart housing
Construct new driveway approach of 12 FT. No sidewalk inspection per plan review.
Pizarro S414 B Left New - 1 Story SFR w/ 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.