15,670 recent building permits filed in Texas.
15,670 permits
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work downstairs system only
Interior remodel of existing office space. (Building C Flr 1 5-8) Multi-app - 5 apps
New construction in-ground pool and spa.
QUICK TURNAROUND: Renovation of 4th level open office space within an existing office building.
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)
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work Replacement of HVAC system through Austin Energys Weatherization Assistance Program
Expedited Review - New Construction of a 1-Story Accessory structure. [1bath].
Express: Install 16 push piers
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Excavate 10 tunnel to repair main drain line under house
200-amp underground service upgrade
Change Out: 40 gallon natural gas tank-type with 199 K BTU tankless water heater
New inground swimming pool w/ concrete decking and reqd enclosure device for existing 2-story single family residence.
New construction of 1 story tiny house (2nd unit)
Tunnel under the foundation to replace the cast iron in the bathroom kitchen and laundry with SCH 40 PVC.
TEMPORAY BUILDING PERMIT scope of permit is limited to under slab utilities including piers grade beams footings and concrete pour for building electrical plumbing trades.
Repair of broken subfloor sanitary sewer and repair of the exterior building clean-out. All work is sublfoor tunneling for access hanging the pipe for the repairs.
New construction of a 1-Story Single Family Res. [3 bed 2.5 bath] with Attached/Detached Garage covered patio.
Upgrading 200a panel only no meter
Install 26 new doors with side-lites transoms and thresholds. Paint railings for existing hotel.
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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