11,425 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,425 permits
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [5bed 4.5bath] with Attached Carport.
Express- Replace 5 windows and 1 door like for like in existing residential home.
Express- Foundation Repair
Gustine 2983-LS202-L New 2-Story Single Family Residence with (5) bedrooms (3) bathrooms Attached Garage Covered Patio & Porch Cafe & Loft
Express: foundation repair
Retroactive permit for [pergola] covered patios.
New 1-story detached carport with electric
Harrison S356 C Left New - 2 Story SFR w/ 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Interior Remodel Level 1- Sectors 2367 and 144. Level 2- Sectors 236 (96600SF)
Remodel existing 1st floor hospital areas
200-amp overhead service upgrade on unoccupied home.
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New Autofill/Heated Pool. 4701 Bolm Rd.
Removed and replace existing pool size for size. No change to existing pool footprint/existing pool enclosure to remain. FLR 2
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Construct new driveway approach of 18 FT and sidewalk of 46 LF
Remodeling the entire first floor with a small addition to the existing garage. The remodel will include a new primary suite and powder bathroom.
Replacement of an existing water heater rheem 50 gallon electric tank water heater 7507 Rio Pass Austin TX 78724
**add of a sink backside of restroom; includes plaster trap**
Express: Replace 11 windows; tub to shower conversion; replace HVAC
28631 Tricentis - Exterior Illuminated Sign
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.