11,537 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,537 permits
ePlan Review: Office Remodel - 3rd Floor Suite 300
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Interior Remodel to include Tenante Improvements for Future Ross Dress For Less Retail Store (27277 SF).
New construction single-family residential 2-story 4 bedroom 3 bath with attached 2-car garage covered front porch and covered rear patio.
I would like to add 2 60 amp outlets for EV charging (NEMA 14-60R). The 2 outlets will be on the same circuit (60 amp dual pole breaker). However I will install a double throw power transfer switch to...
New Construction of SFR in ETJ
VJ2116 DIVE BAR BLADE Sign
Replace sewer yard line from house connection to City tap.
Express: Replace tub to shower 1 piece prefabricated acrylic no electrical work needed replace valve with new shower valve only working in wet space.
ePlan Review: Office Remodel ¿ 2nd Floor Suite 200
ePlan: Expedited Review - [APPROVED] New Construction of a 5-Story Multi-Family Bldg. - Fire Area 2 - contains Level 1 Pool Equipment Room Level 5 Sky Lounge and Terrace (152142 SF). 135 UNITS
Interior Remodel in both units of duplex. New roof new doors new windows new garage doors new siding paint whole house new floors new tile in showers new lights lamps outlets and switches new kitchen...
New single family residence
Interior remodel including the replacement of all flooring cabinets light fixtures bathroom tile and plumbing fixtures. kitchen island to be reconfigured and sink moved. column in kitchen to be remove...
Total Demo of SFR 2190 sqft circa 1946
Addition and Remodel Interior remodel of an existing unfinished historic vacant building. New covered rear patio and landscaping. New stucco at existing upper level general repair to existing historic...
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - Addition and Remodel to Existing 1-Story Single Family Res. [4bed 1.5bath] Work to include: Second floor addition Interior remodel new beds new baths [6bed 3bath]...
Addition to existing 2-story single-family residential to include: converting existing attached 2-car garage to play room with half bath new covered front porch.
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [4bed 4bath] with Habitable Attic
New pool and spa
New 2 story SFR 3 bed 2.5 bath and attached garage
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.