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
Eastland S352 B Left New - 1 Story SFR w/ 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
Interior remodel to create a spec. suite [7 Day Review]
Retroactive Interior Remodel- Retroactive Interior remodel: Convert kitchen to two bathrooms and bathroom area to kitchen space. Repair and replace damaged sheetrock and framing. R…
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of New Parking Garage New Interior Amenity Space - Contains Club Lounge Restrooms Fitness Co-Work and Kara…
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
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New residential Swimming Pool & uncovered walkway/deck under 200sqft. Pool equipment will be located at pool behind waterfall to keep all pool plumbing and pool pipes to stay away…
New three-story condo duplex 4 bed 2.5 Bath with attached covered patio
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of New Parking Garage.
Replace damaged meter and electrical panel METER 7253201 LOCATED ON GARAGE STRUCTURE IN BACK YARD
INTERIOR REMODEL TO FIRE & WATER DAMAGED APARTMENT: replace GWB replace insulation where necessary replace MEP appliances & fixtures in-kind (18 apps)
Add a second dwelling unit to an existing single-family lot with updated address 11739 D-K Ranch Rd. Building 2 See address validation letter from Addressing Services.
Change of use office to food establishment
INTERIOR REMODEL TO FIRE & WATER DAMAGED APARTMENT: replace GWB replace insulation where necessary replace MEP appliances & fixtures in-kind (18 apps)
Interior and Exterior renovations to a quadplex apartment building and accessory shed. Built in 1927 so opening for Historic Review.
60 amp circuit for Tesla EV charger located in the garage. Main panel is located on backside of home. Conduit will be routed through the attic space from main electrical panel to E…
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.
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 3-Story Single Family Res. [3bed 2.5bath] with attached Carport. 52 Navasota Bldg 1
Replace upstairs ac unit, coil, furnace.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work LIKE FOR LIKE: 2 Ton Vertical Gas (Downstairs)
Install 2 ton mini split system (garage)