Pennsylvania Building Permits
Updated 1h ago13,367 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,367 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - 150 amp service--rewire
Addition and/or Alteration - Installing combo AFCI breaker, 30 AMP dryer circuit, GCFI and circuit, 2 bathroom fixtures, exhaust fan, switch & 3 combo detectors.
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construct...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE REAR STRUCTURE WITH INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMIL...
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. AL...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-011822
Addition and/or Alteration - - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of con...
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIR...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construct...
Addition and/or Alteration - Installing electric heater (1), exhaust fan (1), dedicated circuit/ground fault receptacle (1), fixtures (3), 10 yr smoke detectors (2), 10 yr smoke/carbon combo (1), and...
Addition and/or Alteration - Electrical work : install 100 amps service, interior rewire, install lights switch, receptacles, hardwired smoke detector, install wires and disconnect for HVAC system whi...
Addition and/or Alteration - Scope *Low voltage CCTV Telcom wire system* -Installation of interior telecommunication wiring -(1) 30amp twist lock for CCTV system. -Installing OM3 6 strand fiber. -Runn...
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construct...
Addition and/or Alteration - For the repair of the front facade of an existing 2 story single family house, details as shown on the plan.
Alterations - replace water distribution 3/4 inch
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE . FOR THE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING PARTITIONS AND THE CR...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK*
Addition and/or Alteration - 30 space distribution panel; Installing exhaust fan (1), dedicated circuit/ground fault receptacle (1), fixtures (3), 10 yr smoke detectors (2), 10 yr smoke/carbon combo (...
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Pennsylvania?
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.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in Pennsylvania?
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.