11,537 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,537 permits
Construct new driveway approach of 47 FT Site Plan Exemption- 2025 153535 DA
-excavation of dirt on front corner of home under master toilet. There is a 10¿ belly in the line from the toilet riser to the sewer tap where it catches the rest of the bathroom. Landscaping and yard...
Express: Interior remodel for mold remediation. All non-structural with exploratory demolition. All plumbing appliances and electrical will go back in the same locations no changes to layout or struct...
1702bl new 1 story 3 bedroom 2 bath single family residetial home with attached garage covered front porch and rear patio
Install Washer and Dryer with all Associated Infrastructure.
Install a permanent standby generator with a service-rated switch
Plumbing for New Construction of SFR in the ETJ 1797 sq ft
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [4bed 2.5bath] with Habitable Attic and Attached Carport.
Irrigation for lawn
new construction & addition - garage conversion into bedroom on first floor with an addition of an office space above the existing garage
Interior remodel to existing office space. Minor MEP Scope. No Access Control.
ETJ new service for tiny house
Valero Gas Price Sign @ 20 OAH
interior remodel - updating bathrooms kitchen laundry and living room. new windows and exterior doors
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New THREE UNIT RES. Bldg 2B New construction of a 3-Story Duplex [2bed 2.5bath] with attached Carport
New 1-story single family residence 4 bed/3 bath with attached garage covered porch and patio
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Change of Use from bank to Retail shell space (2657 SF).
New SFR 2- Story 3 bedroom 2.5 bath with attached 2-car garage covered front porch and covered rear patio PUD
PUD New SFR 2- Story 4 bedroom 2.5 bath with attached 2-car garage covered front porch and covered rear patio
Homebuilders loop for New SFR ref 2026-004334 BP. Austin Full purpose
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.