15,633 recent building permits filed in Texas.
15,633 permits
*Partial Demo* Interior remodel of two-story SFR
TEMP POWER
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [5bed 4bath] with Attached Garage.
Excavate 40 trench to repair drain line in yard
Expedited Review - New Construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [4bed 5.5bath] with Basement outdoor kitchen and attached Carport.
Replace old meter and panel
Replace 120/240V 1Phase wire from utility manhole to trash compactor because existing wire is damaged
Interior remodel to existing offices
Replacement of an existing water heater WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT UNIT 2105
200A service upgrade.
Replacement of an existing water heater
New detached accessory structure consisting of a garage and covered patio with outdoor kitchen.
Replacement of an existing water heater replace ng water heater and prv
Callaghan 830-N-L Is a New one-story single-family residence with (4) bedrooms (2) bathrooms an attached two-car garage and a covered entry porch and patio.
Remove 125amp main house panel and replace with a new 125amp panel that powers the main buildings lights.
Interior remodel
Installing a new irrigation system
temp power for remodel
Interior remodel to existing offices
OLD SIXTH - New Trash Room - New Door New Floor Drains New Exhaust Fans Minor Elec. Work.
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.
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