11,425 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,425 permits
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New Duplex Unit 1 New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [4bed 4.5bath]
7 DAY - Demo end of life UPS systems and replace with new like and kind UPS. no exterior or site work. Existing business building. - OVA
Alteration of an existing Burlington Store
Replace one 20-ton AC unit with four 3-ton mini splits.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Total Demo of SFR 2190 sqft circa 1946
New 1-story single family residence 3 bed/2 bath attached garage covered porch and patio
28379 - Exterior Illuminated Wall Sign for Pathways at Rosewood
Home builders loop Ref: 2026-038136 EP
Retrofit of an Existing Tenant Fit-Out. Work Includes New and Relocated Sales Floor Fixtures Floor Finish Replacement and Minor Electrical Work
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
New construction of SFR with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. attached garage and covered patio
Repairing water lines for the unit. installing new pex. pex will be ran from the water heater room to the unit through the attic.
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Construction of Clubhouse with Restrooms Shaded Portico and Canopy Structure attached.
7 DAY - Demo end of life UPS systems and replace with new like and kind UPS. no exterior or site work. Existing business building. - OVA
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Interior tenant fitout of an existing retail space
7 DAY - Electrical only scope of work replace existing disconnect one for one at existing mix use - OVA
Cabinet sign with lit channel letters reading F45 logo and fitness.
The existing 200 amp electrical service will be updated with a new panel a new meter and an upgraded grounding system to meet code.
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.
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