15,670 recent building permits filed in Texas.
15,670 permits
New 2-story single family residence/condo 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom attached garage and porch green building smart housing
Simple re-roof - ova
Plumber is adding a new septic grinder pump for the kitchen sink and needs power for the pump and alarm. Main panel is in back yard about 60 away from the new pump. We are going to…
Spec suite on level 6. Existing Break Room with updated finishes only. Renovating existing worksharing layout to become spec suite office space with conference room offices phone r…
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [PUBLIC PROJECT] Interior Remodel to Existing Convention Center - Underground Work Only. (Excludes 1 Story Above Grade Structure on NE Block Re…
Addition to existing main house.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Replacement of an existing water heater We will be replacing the 40 gal gas tank water heater with a similar model.
toilet rough in and top out
45¿ tunnel below the foundation to replace entire drain system. 1 access hole on left
New construction of SFR with 4 bedroom and 2.5 bathrooms. attached garage.
Total Demo of Detached shed and attached porch
Emergency Power was cut to an occupied resident because there was a non AE meter socket. Upgraded to a 200A AE bypass meter socket and in stalled riser through the roof
install tankless/tankless water heater.
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…
New in ground pool pavers pervious turf installation and planters Total proposed Impervious Cover: 4609 sqft at 35.9%
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New Duplex Unit 2 New construction of a 2-Story SF Res [1bed bath] with attached Garage
NEW-ETJ SFR (AE) Permanent Service 1450 sq. ft.
replace main water line from city meter to home
Spec suite on level 6. Existing Break Room with updated finishes only. Renovating existing worksharing layout to become spec suite office space with conference room offices phone r…
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.