15,633 recent building permits filed in Texas.
15,633 permits
200a 480v Temp Service For Jobsite Trailers and Job Power REF: 2025-107397 BP
Installation of an Electrical Service Meter for the New Construction of an SFR in the ETJ 1230 sq ft
New SFR Site Plan Condo: 6 bedrooms 4 bathrooms covered patio/porch with 2-car or 3-car opt attached garage.
Construct attached residential patio cover with stone fireplace and seating 448 sf
Hubbard 1519-A-L New 2-Story Single Family Residence with (4) bedrooms (3.5) bathrooms Attached Garage Covered Patio & Porch Cafe
New construction of an in-ground swimming pool/spa and pool deck.
Residential Sewer Repairs
50 tench with Two 5 Tunnels with access located in back yard. WE will be rerouting main building sewer/drain line from under home to city tap.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Electrical service meter installation for New Construction of SFR in the ETJ 2265 sq ft
COTAland: Restrooms MF-10
Express: plumbing fixture replacement like-for-like window replacement new HVAC and water heater exempt work (like-for-like door replacement new cabinets/countertops/appliances)
Occupant load card increase request from 23 to 32 for existing child care center.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
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 single-family residence
(Vigil Steve) - INSTALLATION OF CIRCUIT FOR ELEC. VEHICLE CHARGING STATION - ESIP
Exterior repair new windows and doors (none extant) new roof structural repairs and prep for future tenant finish-out. Reconstruct historic canopy refurbish existing parking
Replacement of an existing water heater Replace 50-gallon Gas Water Heater Located: in laundry room
Vivar 39-55188 - Install new 5.76 kW rooftop solar system to existing residential only using backfed breaker.
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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