13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Alterations - REPLACE 5 FIXTURES IN 1 Bathroom, 1 Kitchen & 1 Laundry.
Alterations - Install drain lines and waterlines and set 6 fixtures.
Alterations - REPLACE 8 FIXTURES IN 2 Bathrooms, 1 Kitchen & 1 Laundry.
EZ Exterior Window and Door Replacement - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards,...
Alterations - Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET & MAIN DRAIN IF NECESSARY..
Addition and/or Alteration - Wiring to include smoke detectors, lighting, switches, outlets, gfcis and disconnects connecting to existing services. All necessary bonding and grounding as per Nec.
Alterations - REPLACE 13 FIXTURES IN 3 Bathrooms, 2 Laundry & 2 Kitchen.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE MAIN DRAIN.
Alterations - AMEND 02-17-2026 Add 3/4 half water service REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (11'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE S...
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIR/REINFORCEMENT OF THE ROOF PER APPROVED PLANS.
New Construction - For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck accessed from the fourth floor. For single family household living. Building to be fully sprinklered. Separate permits req...
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 - 3/4 water service replacement
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO) - FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR THE USE OF TAKE OUT RESTAURANT (B OCCUPANCY) ON THE PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. NO WORK IS PERMIT...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs & FAIs.
EZ Exterior Window and Door Replacement - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards,...
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.