11,537 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,537 permits
*Green Building* New 2-story 4 bedroom 3 bathroom single family residence with attached garage covered front porch and rear covered patio.
New detached carport.
Interior Non-Structural Demolition
Replacement of HVAC System
New Irrigation Installation
New Irrigation Installation
Interior remodel of existing SFR Interior remodel to create dwelling Unit B Plumbing
Electrical temporary disconnect required for solar energy system install. No changes to structure proposed.
T-Pole - Reference BP: 2026-020788
(Gonzales/Davis - 39-52582) Install new 3.8kW rooftop solar system to existing residential only using backfed breaker only.
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [3bed 3.5bath] with Attached Carport.
New Irrigation Installation
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work Removed the old unit and installed 1 new HVAC system without ductwork
2026/04/11 | (2026/04/10 - 2026/04/12) | Earth Day ATX led by Earth Day Austin takes place on the Huston-Tillotson Campus from 12 to 5 PM on Saturday April 11th. It is open to the public and has no co...
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Change of Use for Existing Retail space to Allow for Alcohol/Food Sales. (2960 SF)
New inground swimming pool w/ reqd enclosure device.
Temporary power loop building permit #2026-030455
Interior Remodel - removal of kitchen pantry.
new pool Pool is 28x16 and spa is 7.5x8
Service Upgrade is the existing 200amp service is not sufficient for the new equipment that will be installed for Existing Restaurant
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.