Texas Building Permits
11,556 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,556 permits
New 2-story single family residence 4 bed/4.5 bath attached garage carport and covered porch and patio
Main Panel upgrade. Old panel is damaged and needs repair. Replacing the meter can breaker panel adding new ground rods.
Install Irrigation System
First Time Finish-Out for Admin Office - Suite 1500
We plan to install 7.820 KW DC ROOF MOUNT SOLAR PV SYSTEM WITH 17 - REC SOLAR: REC460AA PURE-RX 460W PV MODULES WITH 17 - ENPHASE IQ8X-80-M-US 380W MICRO INVERTERS EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
New pool with required enclosure
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [5bed 4bath] with Habitable Attic Attached Garage.
New SFR 2- Story 3 bedroom 3 bath with attached 2-car garage covered front porch and covered rear patio PUD
Beeville 2980-HC202-R New 1-Story Single Family Residence with (3) bedrooms (2) bathrooms Attached Garage Covered Patio & Porch & Cafe
Jennifer Langdon - Replace existing water heater and fix leaking pipes.
Tunnel under slab foundation and replace 20 linear feet of broken cast iron with new schedule 40 PVC and also replacing 30 feet of sewer yard line with new shedule 40 PVC.
First Time Finish-Out for Admin Office - Suite 1500
Total Demo of pool 485 sqft
Total demo of SFR 1246 sq ft circa 1950 Total demo of detached garage 300 sq ft circa 1950 ***The building shall not be demolished until after the contractor has fulfilled the neighbor notification re...
New 2 story Single Family Home. 4bedroom 3.5 bathroom with attached garage covered porch and patio
Replaceing water service line to the house and hot and cold water piping under the house as well as replacing the exterior 40 gal gas water heater.
Connect Mobile Home and add 2 Decks 4x4
Construction of a new 1270 sq ft outdoor amenity pool for Blueridge Multifamily (Pool B - building #11 amenity) (Pool B - Secondary Pool)
7 day - interior alteration of existing office space
New Construction of Pflugerville ISD Building in ETJ
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Texas?
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.
Which cities in Texas have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in Texas?
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.