15,670 recent building permits filed in Texas.
15,670 permits
Temporary Power for construction
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
temporary overhead meter loop for demo of residence Ref: 2026-038053 BP
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Excavate 13 tunnel to repair main drain line under house serving laundry
Homebuilder Loop Austin 2 Mile ETJ Austin Energy
Homebuilders loop for New SFR ref 2026-034860 BP. Austin Full purpose
Replacement of an existing water heater Change out of 40 Gas Water Heater Like for Like
Homebuilder Loop Austin 2 Mile ETJ Austin Energy
Not Pre-Plumbed Water Softener Install. No Electrical Work Will Be Done
Homebuilder Loop Austin 2 Mile ETJ Austin Energy
Mobile Home Deck and Skirting 24x4 =32sqft
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work LIKE FOR LIKE: 5 Ton Vertical Heat Pump System
New pool with required enclosure (heater or autofill)
Install new 20kw energy storage system for existing residential only.
Homebuilders loop for New SFR ref 2026-035856 BP. Austin Full purpose
Interior Remodel removing one bedroom and adding one bathroom. Opening up kitchen and new wh. Plumbing and electrical fixtures HVAC work. Replace a couple of piers foundation
New 1-story single family residence 3 bed/2 bath attached garage covered porch and patio
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Addition and remodel Add sunroom to the existing house build cabana in the back enlarge the kitchen 1-30-26 JM - This permit shall be for the cabana only. 4/2/26 Mechanical Permit…
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.