Pennsylvania Building Permits
13,367 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,367 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. BASEMENT TO BE NON-HABITABLE UTILITY/...
Alterations - alterations to an existing 1st floor commercial space adding sinks, water fountain, floor drains, grease interceptor, 3 bowl sink, mop sink and an ADA bathroom
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of roof mounted solar system comprised of 23 modules. GP-2026-000131
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP & FRESH AIR INLET.
Addition and/or Alteration - Main service existing-. Install all new wiring and lighting throughout. CUT & FISH wiring in existing walls. Install cable tv wiring
New Construction - FOR INSTALLATION OF A FOUR-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, FOUR-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER, FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND STANDPIPES PER APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, NFPA 13 AND NFPA 14...
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards requi...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF EXTERIOR STAIRS TO THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK*
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 100 amp service, replace outlets, switches and lights, install out in dinning room, front and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished
Alterations - Replace the first 4 feet of piping connected to each hot water heater with copper. (There are 2 hot water heaters) It is for pipe repair only, and no walls need to be opened to access th...
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
Alterations - Installation of rough and finish plumbing for (4) water closets, (5) lavatories, (3) showers, 1 kitchen sink, 1 tub, 1 water heater and 1 laundry connection. UNIT 601
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO CREATE 3-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS TWENTY-EIGHT DWELLING UNITS AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AND FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS OF EX...
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON SHORT BRADFORD WHITE GAS WATER HEATER.
Alterations - REPLACE 40GAL GAS WATER HEATER.
New Construction - Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-002567
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-002567
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation Of 200 AMP Service-Full Rewire
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.