13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
New Construction or Additions - Install vents, drains, water lines, 3 toilets, 3 lavs, 3 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 sump pump & 1 eje...
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of 1- 20 amp line in basement for GFCI Installation of 2- 20 amp circuits ran for 3 countertop outlets in kitchen Installation of 1- 20 amp AFCI circuit in di...
Addition and/or Alteration - New 200 Amp service, distribution panel, rewire entire house to include receptacles, lighting circuits, water heater, HVAC equipment and install smoke alarms and CO detect...
City Demolition - Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-001223. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. 4' co...
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the at...
Addition and/or Alteration - 100 amp service and panel - 30 space panel, (11) 15 amperes duplex receptacle, (3) ground fault receptacle, (2) ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, (2) 3-way sw...
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2025-001433 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. A SEPARATE...
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Repair rear detached garage roof to comply. "Like-In-Kind") to resolve case #577950. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in h...
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the at...
Alterations - Install cesspool in the rear of the property
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For the Removal of non-structural fire damaged ceiling joists and wall furring as needed in 2nd floor front room. Replace non-structural ceiling joists, wal...
Alterations - Renovate (2) existing bathrooms , kitchen, and laundry room Add new Master bath and 1st floor shower bath per attached plan dated 10/20/2025 15 FIXTURES.
New Construction or Additions - INSTALL SANITARY AND STORM MD, CT, FAI & 1" WDP.
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 - INSTALL 14 FIXTURES 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, 1 kitchen sink, 1 dishwasher, 1 laundry & 1 hot water heater.
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALL 100 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE...
Alterations - Replace 3/4 water service
Alterations - Installation of plumbing fixtures with piping. 2WC, 2LAV, 2 SH/BT, 1 KIT, 1 WAS, 1 HWH
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
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.