13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs & FAIs.
Addition and/or Alteration - Install a new automatic and manual fire alarm system serving the doctor’s offices, exam rooms, and office lounge areas, including all required devices, wiring, notificatio...
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 - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
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.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Alterations - REPLACE 9 FIXTURES: 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 bath tab, 1 shower, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry box and 1 water heater.
Solar Panels and Structure - Installation of roof mounted solar panels, flush mounted. Sperate Electrical Permit required for installation of electrical components.
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 - For the legalization of the existing Two-Family Dwelling.
Alterations - 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 attached EZ Standar...
Alterations - Replacing 50 gallon electric water heater
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...
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
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN.
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.