15,633 recent building permits filed in Texas.
15,633 permits
Interior alteration of approx. ( 10388 sf ) of existing interior space.
New construction of SFR
Total demo of duplex 1610 sqft circa 1962
Caprock S405 C Left New - 2 Story SFR w/ 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
New detached carport with storage rooms
New in-ground gunite pool
Tenant fit out of existing building including demolition and new interior construction of offices and a podcast studio. Building will be demised into 2 suites under this permit. Concurrent - 2025-1313...
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 DRIVEWAY AND Detached GARAGE WITH 2ND FLOOR GAME DEN.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work LIKE FOR LIKE: 2.5 Ton Horizontal Gas System (Upstairs) LIKE FOR LIKE: 3.5 Ton Horizontal Gas System (Downstairs)...
New Construction of Pool House with restrooms and pool equipment. Swimming Pool has been permitted separately. Site Plan C7 included with this SUbmittal TDLR included with the Hotel BILL TO 5765333
Change of use from office to gym
NEW-ETJ SFR (AE) permanent service 1450 square ft.
Interior tenant fitout of an existing retail space
Spec suite on level 6. Existing Break Room with updated finishes only. Renovating existing worksharing layout to become spec suite office space with conference room offices phone rooms and support spa...
Interior Non-Structural Demolition
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work 2.5 ton horizontal gas system (upstairs). Replaced 2 Ton Horizontal Gas System - Downstairs.
Total demo of sfr 1056 sqft circa 1985
New construction of SFR
Selective demolition and replacement of pool plaza concrete topping; new waterproofing membrane.
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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