13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping.
Alterations - Replacing 50 gallon electric water heater
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
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...
New Construction - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING FIVE (5) DWELLIN...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF THE SIDE AND REAR EXTERIOR WALLS IN THE SAME LOCATION (NO CHANGE TO EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS OR GROSS FLOOR AREA)...
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...
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - REPLACE PLUMBING AND 4 FIXTURES TO 1 FULL BATH & 1 KITCHEN SINK.
Addition and/or Alteration - - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of con...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" Water distribution line curbstop to water meter
Alterations - French drain (the pit is located OUTSIDE the bathroom - the french drain is running alongside a basement bathroom which is located on the exterior wall of the basement) moving a vanity 6...
Alterations - Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater
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...
City Demolition - Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2025-134676. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2...
Alterations - INSTALL 16 FIXTURES Of 3 Bathrooms, (2) 1/2 Bathrooms, 1 Kitchen, 1 Laundry & 1 Hose Bibb.
Addition and/or Alteration - Add meter and panel for the basement will be 60 amps panel and location will be in the basement
New Construction - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DO...
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALL 400 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND 4 METER PACKS WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL ONE 100 AMP SUBPANELS FOR HOUSE AND ONE 125 AMP SUBPANEL FOR EACH OF THE 3...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHO...
Alterations - Installing 11 Fixtures 1 HWH 3 Lavs 3 Toilets 1 KS 1 Washer Machine 2 Shower/Tubs
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.