13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Addition and/or Alteration - Install dedicated circuit for bathroom gfci install arc fault breaker.
Addition and/or Alteration - Furnish and install a fire alarm system for a mixed-use building. Work includes installation of fire alarm control equipment, initiating devices, notification appliances,...
Temporary Tents and Canopies - ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTEC...
New Construction - INTALL 400A MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT (to be directly buried under at least 2" of concrete and positioned in rear of property)AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 3 APARTMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL.WIRING...
Alterations - INSTALL FIXTURES. 3 wc, 3 lav, 3 shower, kitchen, hwh and hose bibb
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 5ft OF 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Alterations - WATER AND DRAIN LINES TO 12 FIXTURES 4 - LAV SINKS 4- TOILETS 4 - SHOWER / TUB
Alterations - Standard Gas Water Heater 40Gal
EZ Exterior Window and Door Replacement - **Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Windows & Door...
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-005950
Addition and/or Alteration - ***NEC 2017 FISHING ONLY*** Partial Rewire: Front Bedroom Rewire w/ 3x outlets Middle Bedroom Rewire w/ 3x outlets Replace basic fixture Replace laundry GFCI receptacle
Addition and/or Alteration - Rewire as per Nec 2017 Smokes and Co detector 20 recess light Install arch faults as per nec 2017 Replace 100amp panel inkind
Alterations - Installation of sewer, sanitary and water supply piping yo fixture unites: 2-water closet, 2-lavatory, 1-bathtub, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry, 1-water heater
Alterations - Ht and FAI replacement
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-005132
Alterations - Replace Water Heater
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. Deviations...
Alterations - Replace 4" Curb trap FAI
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.