15,633 recent building permits filed in Texas.
15,633 permits
7 DAY - Electrical only scope of work replace existing disconnect one for one at existing mix use - OVA
Upgrade Electrical service rebuild
(Marget Matthew) - SERVICE UPGRADE AND INSTALLATION OF CIRCUIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION Request to disconnect
ETJ-NEW SFR (AE) permanent service 1450 sq. ft.
Total demo of sfr 1325 sqft circa 1952
Interior tenant fitout of an existing retail space
Permanent Electrical Service for New SFR in ETJ
Replacement of an existing water heater Replace 50-gallon electric water heater UNT 112 BLD B NEELYS CANYON CONDOMINIUMS AMEND
Interior Remodel- Opening kitchen for open plans remove two walls all windows replaced like for like. Plumbing and electrical install like for like. Move plumbing for toilet drain from bath for new sh...
New carport structure
Repair waterlines for unit 203. Currently has no hot water and little water pressure. running new lines from the water heater room. running 3/4 hot and cold Viega pex with shut off valves in the water...
Expansion of #407 to #408 medical office for sleep apnea
Replacement of an existing water heater Replace 50-gallon Gas Water Heater Located in Garage
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 in-ground pool spa and concrete deck
Existing space modifications for new X-Ray machine and associated equipment
METRO CODE
Emmanuel Rodriguez Martinez
Claire Brown / PV System
ERIC VELOZ
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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