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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
Requesting Permit to do a Panel Upgrade from150 to 200 amps will install a new meter can and new 200 amp panel
Remodel entire home. addition of deck front cvd porch living room kitchen new fireplace windows/doors. replace driveway on the private side only
Install new 22.68kw rooftop solar system for existing residential only.
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - Addition and Remodel to Existing 2-Story SF Res [3bed 3.5bath] Work to include: First floor addition second floor addition Interior remodel Ga…
Upgrade Existing 350A Main Service to a 600A Main Service. Installation of 400A and 200A Automatic Transfer Switches as Means of Disconnect - ATS Installation for Potential Future…
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Express - Remove all drywall in the house to change aluminum wiring. Change all windows same size same location. Install all new drywall and interior doors. Install all new electri…
Addition and remodel Convert unconditioned porch to conditioned sunroom covered deck addition deck addition interior renovation of kitchen bath and laundry
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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
Request for disconnect and reconnect. Bringing main electrical service up to code. replacing meter service riser grounding system breakers and adding surge protection.
Replacement of an existing water heater 40gal gas tank
EXPRESS: Replace 9 windows like for like
Remove Existing Electrical Panel and Meter and install new 200 amp rated Equipment breakers whole house surge protection additional grounding and inter-system ground
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
BLDG 1: 3 stroy SFR with 4 bedrooms 3 bath covered patio an attached carport.
ePlan: Commercial Expedited Review - New Construction of Canopy for Employee Break Area.
Replacement of an existing water heater Replace 50-Gallon Gas Water Heater Location: garage
*Green Building* New 1-story 4 bedroom 3 bathroom single family residence with attached garage covered front porch and rear covered patio.
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Disconnect the generator and cap off the wiring in a junction box. Transfer switch to remain in place.