13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - Rewire knob and tube circuits as needed throughout the house. Fished wire through existing walls.
Alterations - Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet
Addition and/or Alteration - Replace 100 AMP service ad panel Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Replace basement fixtures
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replacing existing waste lines to tub and vanity in second floor bathroom. Replacing existing toilet and vanity.
Alterations - Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain & 3/4" service.
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviation...
Addition and/or Alteration - new 200 amp electrical device to building
Solar Panels and Structure - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CO...
Addition and/or Alteration - 200A Service Replacement 200A Grounding & Bonding System 200A Meter Socket 40CKT Main Breaker Panel PVC Conduit Protection on exterior
Addition and/or Alteration - Install New 300 amp Service With 8 New 60 amp Disconnects (Existing Panels In Apartments And 100amp House Panel) To 2017 NEC Code - Install New Fire Alarm System By Fishin...
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING DIFFUSERS/ REGISTERS PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Alterations - Replace curb trap & fai
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards,...
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviation...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings) - EZ PERMIT DECKS- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction...
Alterations - REPLACE 2 each tub/shower, 2 each vanity & 2 each water closet.
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviatio...
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000594
Pennsylvania has 13,108 building permits on file right now. In just the last 30 days, contractors filed 4,474 new permits across the state. That's solid construction activity if you know where to look. Philadelphia dominates the market with 11,017 permits, followed by Pittsburgh at 2,091. Most of the work breaks down into plumbing (3,355 permits), electrical (2,491 permits), renovation (2,389 permits), HVAC (1,541 permits), and other trades (1,778 permits). If you work in any of these areas, there's real demand happening. The contractors winning right now use permit data to find jobs before competitors do. When a permit gets filed, it means a property owner already committed to work. That's a qualified lead. Dig into Pennsylvania's permit database, filter by your trade and the cities you service, and contact property owners while the project is still fresh.
Search the Pennsylvania permit database by your trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, etc.) and filter by the cities where you work. Each permit record shows the property address, owner contact info, and project type. Sort by filing date to find the newest permits. Focus on permits filed in the last 30 days since those represent active projects. Many contractors contact property owners within 48 hours of permit filing, before other bidders call.
Philadelphia leads by a wide margin with 11,017 permits on file. Pittsburgh is second with 2,091 permits. These two cities represent the bulk of construction activity in the state. If you service Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, you have access to the most opportunities. Smaller cities and suburban areas also have steady permit activity, so check your local market to identify secondary opportunities in your service area.
Plumbing is the most common permit type with 3,355 filings, followed by electrical with 2,491. Renovation permits total 2,389, HVAC comes in at 1,541, and other trades account for 1,778 permits. If you're a plumber or electrician, you're in high-demand categories. If you do HVAC, roofing, or general contracting, filter the database for those specific permit types to find jobs that match your services.