Pennsylvania Building Permits
13,367 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,367 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - Renew existing 150 AMP service and panel, interior wiring with switches and receptacles, and LED lighting
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET & MAIN DRAIN.
Alterations - Install new master bathroom room, and kitchen remodel. (1) shower, (1)water closet, (1)Lav, (1) kitchen sink
Addition and/or Alteration - PERMIT AMENDED ON 3/19/26: Amended structural plans as per variations in site conditions. Addition and alterations to existing single family home as per proposed plans.
Sign - FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.
Change of Use - Junk and Salvage Yards and Buildings
Alterations - Install shower, toilet and vanity. Install pipes to fixtures.
Make Safe Permit For RP - FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED ROOF COVERINGS, THE IN-FILL OF OPENINGS, AND THE SISTERING OF ROOF RAFTERS TO TEMPORALLY RESOLVE CF-2024-016166. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER AP...
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...
New Construction - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009723
Addition and/or Alteration - 100 amp service only
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...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011822
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO) - FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT FIRST FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH 2018 FIRE AND PROPE...
Addition and/or Alteration - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT. NO EXCAVATION OR UNDERPINNING IN THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT EXISTING CEILING HEIGHTS THROUGHOUT MINIMUM 7 FT IN HEIGHT. SISTER SMALL AMOUNT OF...
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 5" curb trap and fresh air inlet.
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
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-004552
Addition and/or Alteration - LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE VERTICAL AND REAR ADDITIONS AND COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FU...
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.