11,537 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,537 permits
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HB2334- Install outside underground water/wastewater lines for new construction of Commercial Building
Express- Replace 30 existing windows size for size.
Express: Replace tub to shower 1 piece prefabricated acrylic no electrical work needed replace valve with new shower valve only working in wet space.
Express: Replacing 10 windows (like for like)
Express: Remove and replace siding windows (like for like) and doors (like for like)
Interior non-structural demo
Power to the unit was temporarily disconnected due to damage at the main panel. It appears that an attempt was made to steal the wiring though it was unsuccessful. The wires at the breakers were cut b...
A new construction SMART Housing building project comprising a leasing office mailroom bike storage amenity child care facility and all associated parking and sidewalks. (Bldg. 1.1)
1360bl new 3 bedroom 2 bath single family residential home with attached garage covered front porch and rear patio
Partial removal of existing flatwork to allow coverage for pool coping. installation of pool + uncovered deck to single family residence.
10 tunnel below the foundation to spot repair hall bath drain line. 1 access - left side
replace G water heater with power vent run new vent from closet-beneath deck and up soffit
Installation of 247.24 kW rooftop PV system
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work Install replacement of 2.5 Ton AC System
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work John Burton Roberts: Replace 4-ton like-for-like gas system
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - TWO UNIT BLDG 1 New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [3bed 2.5bath] with attached carport
Replacement of an existing water heater Change Out: Install/ Replace 50 gallon tank-type natural gas water heater.
PHASE 3 for TCO existing generator & SW courtyard renovation (L1) corridor enclosure renovation (L1) music & corridor renovation (L2) lounge renovation (L3): 12158 renovation sq ft; new common area ex...
move service 200 amp
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.