Pennsylvania Building Permits
13,367 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,367 permits
Alterations - Replace 3/4" water service from sidewalk to inside basement wall.
Addition and/or Alteration - Remove and disconnect all existing electrical branch circuits serving Suite 100 from panels P-1 and P-2 so that both panels exclusively serve Suite 125. Install new fire a...
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 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 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
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 (...
New Construction - FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED BUILDING FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-008818
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-008818
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-011822
Addition and/or Alteration - Selective electrical demolition and temporary power and light from existing source. Provide a new 600 amp 120/208V service, new 600 amp automatic transfer switch, new 250...
Addition and/or Alteration - Wire up one new bedroom addition using existing circuit as per nec 2017 One smoke 4 recessed light
Addition and/or Alteration - Electrical Permit for combo CP-2025-003336: Install lighting and receptacles. **No work is being done in any patient care areas ** ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPR...
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 - 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 - 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...
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.