15,670 recent building permits filed in Texas.
15,670 permits
*Green Building* New 1-story 4 bedroom 2 bathroom single family residence with attached garage covered front porch and rear covered patio.
Addition to existing 1-story single-family residential to include: new rear covered patio and outdoor kitchen.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work LIKE FOR LIKE: 3 Ton Vertical Gas System
Addition/ remodel of SFR
Second Generation Tenant Improvement Converting An (E) White0box Space Into A Bagel Shop. The Scope Of Work Includes A New Interior Layout And Associated Mechanical Electrical And…
New construction of SFR with 4 bedroom and 2.5 bathrooms. attached garage.
***EMERGENCY***install/replace 200 amp main breaker panel and meter can (underground)
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
UNIT 201: New 2nd floor unit of triplex 6.5 bathroom 6 bedroom patio & porch. Part of 2-story triplex 3-unit use.
Install Level 2 EV Charger
*No Building Permit - Texas Owned Property Installing new electrical service and switchgear to a new building (DMV).
Freestone S353 D Right New - 1 Story SFR w/ 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
15ft tunnel to make repairs on sewer line needed
*No Building Permit - Texas Owned Property New electrical service for new build (DMV)
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Temp power meters will be located on a rack Ref: 2025-053295 BP Temp1 - Portable Area A Temp2 - Portable Area B Temp3 - Portable Area C
Cameron S354 C Right New - 1 Story SFR w/ 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
New 1-story single family residence 3 bed/2 bath attached garage covered porch and patio
Want to upgrade existing electrical underground service to a new 200 amp service
Express: Replace siding insulation drywall doors and windows; new electrical new A/C drain line re-roof
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.