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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.
39,168 recent building permits filed in Texas.
39,168 permits
Tunnel sewer repair
*Green Building* New 1-story 3 bedroom 2 bathroom single family residence with attached garage covered front porch and rear covered patio. Revision 1: Revise house plan from an X35…
*Partial Demo* Retroactive permit of screened in porch and front porch addition. Interior remodel to two-story SFR. Removal of existing IC to bring lot into compliance.
New three-story condo duplex 4 bed 2.5 Bath with attached covered patio
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2nd story addition above garage adding game room to existing 2-story single family residence
Interior alteration of approx. 8212 SF of existing interior office space. Re uploaded unit suite request ticket. [Suite 375]
Express: Foundation repair
Minor renovation of an existing classroom and student mental health center into areas serving an LHMP office student mental health center community in schools parent support specia…
Tunneling to realign the pipeline for master bathroom. We will be digging 38 feet and the access hole is on the right side of the house.
Express: Repairs due to fire damage
Replacement of an existing water heater 2-50gal gas tanks located in the attic
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - SITE PLAN APPROVED: PHASE A - Greystar Plan A583 New 2 story attached unit with 2 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms and a 1 car garage
New 2-story single family residence 4 bed/3.5 bath attached garage covered patio and porch water service by well and septic for WW.
In 137.5 KW Solar System with 250 ALEX-550-W panels and 2 SCA60KTL-DO inverters
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Excavate 19 tunnel to repair main drain line under the house
Installing 133.65 KW Solar System with 243 ALEX 550 W panels and 2 SCA60KTL Do us 480 inverters
Belmont Multifamily Development located at 4401 E Slaughter Lane. This permit request is for private wastewater and domestic water inspections. REF: SP-2024-0186D
Void due to disannexation. Case Number: C7d-2025-004 effective December 22 2025 Ordinance Number: 20251211-089 New construction of an in-ground pool as an accessory to a single-fam…