15,670 recent building permits filed in Texas.
15,670 permits
Tunnel under the foundation to replace the cast iron in the bathroom kitchen and laundry with SCH 40 PVC.
Two-unit use: New construction single-family residential 2-story 3 bedroom 3 bath with attached 2-car carport covered porch and uncovered wood deck.
Excavte 5 tunnel to repair main drain line in yard
Matador 870-N-L Is a New two-story single-family residence with (4) bedrooms (2.5) bathrooms an attached two-car garage and a covered entry porch and patio.
ETJ new service for SFR
New inground swimming pool w/ concrete decking and reqd enclosure device for existing 2-story single family residence.
Change Out: 40 gallon natural gas tank-type with 199 K BTU tankless water heater
200-amp underground service upgrade
Excavate 10 tunnel to repair main drain line under house
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Express: Install 16 push piers
Expedited Review - New Construction of a 1-Story Accessory structure. [1bath].
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work Replacement of HVAC system through Austin Energys Weatherization Assistance Program
Interior remodel to existing office suite. New demising wall to downsize neighboring suite 325 E No change of Use. Access Control Requested. (2 apps - Suites 300E and 325E)
QUICK TURNAROUND: Renovation of 4th level open office space within an existing office building.
New construction in-ground pool and spa.
Interior remodel of existing office space. (Building C Flr 1 5-8) Multi-app - 5 apps
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work downstairs system only
Interior remodel (bldg elec plu & hvac permits needed)
New swimming pool & masonry deck with steps.
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.