Texas Building Permits
11,556 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,556 permits
7 DAY interior remodel of existing office space
Replace 56 ft of sewer yard line from house connection to City tap.
irrigation for lawn
Relocation of detached Garage apartment 500 sqft circa 1946 Outside the city
Replacement of an existing water heater Install new water heater in Unit #1003.
New 1-story single family residence 4 bed/3 bath with attached garage covered porch and patio
New SFR 2- Story 3 bedroom 2.5 bath with attached 2-car garage covered front porch and covered rear patio PUD
Homebuilders loop for New SFR ref 2026-004334 BP. Austin Full purpose
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - Change of Use from bank to Retail shell space (2657 SF).
interior remodel - updating bathrooms kitchen laundry and living room. new windows and exterior doors
Install Washer and Dryer with all Associated Infrastructure.
1702bl new 1 story 3 bedroom 2 bath single family residetial home with attached garage covered front porch and rear patio
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...
-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...
Construct new driveway approach of 47 FT Site Plan Exemption- 2025 153535 DA
Replacement of an existing water heater Suepebide Robertson - Water heater replacement.
Installation of 14.72kw Solar PV system with Battery Backup.
Add 32 sf extension to existing patio and install new patio cover tied into existing roof add ceiling fan
Underground Fireline REF: SP-2024-0413C (Hospital Renovations)
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work Replace current system with new 3 ton multi-stage Goodman system. New GZV7 heat pump condenser and AHVE air handl...
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.