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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.
39,168 recent building permits filed in Texas.
39,168 permits
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Pizarro S414 B Left New - 1 Story SFR w/ 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work HVAC changeout: Remove and replace existing 2-ton split system (outdoor condensing unit and g…
Duplex Unit#818 3-story 4 bed/2.5 bath with attached covered porch and patio
Boone S413 C Right New - 1 Story SFR w/ 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
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Harrison S356 B Right New - 2 Story SFR w/ 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - SITE PLAN APPROVED: PHASE A - Greystar Plan A583 New 2 story attached unit with 2 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms and a 1 car garage
Exterior modifications for expanded pet relief 2026 012313 DA - Approved
New 1-story single family residence 4 bed/2 bath attached garage covered porch and patio Green Building
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work Install replacement of 3 Ton AC System and Repair Or Rebuild Of The Supply Air Plenum
Pool - New In-Ground 112 SF Concrete Pool along with associated equipment and pad.
Construct new driveway approach of 30 FT. No sidewalk inspection per plan review. SP-2025-0031C.SH.P1 2026 054621 000 00 SSI
Bathroom and laundry room remodel. Demolish sheetrock remove existing cabinetry flooring and plumbing fixtures; Adjust plumbing line infrastructure to up-to-date code requirements…
UNIT 201: New 2nd floor unit of triplex 6.5 bathroom 6 bedroom patio & porch. Part of 2-story triplex 3-unit use.
Interior remodel of existing detached 1-story garage to 2 bedroom 2 bath accessory to primary structure; modify the roof to add a roof skylight window.
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - [AE GREEN BUILDING] New Construction of New Shell Space for future Retail.
Replacement of 6 existing tankless water heaters like/like
Tunnel approx 30ft under home to re-route kitchen sink drain line to front of house and connect.
New detached garage