15,670 recent building permits filed in Texas.
15,670 permits
Construct new driveway approach of 12 FT and curb & gutter of 12 FT. No sidewalk inspection per plan review.
Replacement of an existing water heater we will be changing out the tank style gas water heater for a similar model
New construction of SFR
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work UPSTAIRS SYSTEM ONLY
Eastland S352 A Right New - 1 Story SFR w/ 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms attached 2 car garage covered entry porch and patio required parking: 2.
overhead meter loop for construction Ref: 2025-142773 BP
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
New 2-story 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom dwelling unit with attached garage covered front porch and rear covered patio.
Excavate 3 tunnel to repair main drain line under house
Mobile Homes with Decks 2 4x4 4x4 =32
Rework existing mechanical units on level 2. Add additional louver to the area to server 3 new intake fans. Work is in exterior room no Asbestos. Work is in non occupied mechanical…
New construction of SFR with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. attached garage and covered patio
New construction of single story 2nd dwelling unit containing 2 bedrooms 3 bathrooms w/ attached garage and covered front porch. New driveway connecting to existing driveway within…
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Express: Bring water heater up to code full electrical service upgrade replace panel relocate meter end upgrade entrance replace partial siding 250 sqft approx.
Hbl etj no bp
Express: Remove and replace 9 like for like no structural changes.
New construction of 2 story SFR attached garage covered porch and patio PUD
Homebuilders loop for New SFR ref 2026-035887 BP. Austin Full purpose
express fire damage repair
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.