Texas Building Permits
11,556 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,556 permits
Spec suite on level 6. Renovating existing work sharing layout to become spec suite office space with conference room offices phone rooms and support spaces. NO ACCESS CONTROL IN SCOPE. Existing light...
Disconnect and Reconnect Only - ETJ Installation of a 200A Automatic Transfer Switch 26kW whole home generator additional grounding and type 2 surge protection
Express: Remove and replace 25 windows (like for like)
Inground fiberglass pool with electric spa - no gas/no PP 2 coping
Unit C New 2 story 4-Unit Townhomes (Reconstruction of townhouse building due to fire partial foundation to be reused)
Permanent Electrical Service for a New SFR in the ETJ
New 1-story detached carport with electric
New Construction of SFR in ETJ
Unit B New 2 story 4-Unit Townhomes (Reconstruction of townhouse building due to fire partial foundation to be reused)
Interior Remodel Remodel existing kitchen and dining area
EXPRESS: Foundation repair - installing steel piers
HOME BUILDERS LOOP for New SFR COA BP: 2026-036109 & 206-036110
Homebuilders loop for New SFR ref 2026-035115 BP. Austin LTD -PEC
Interior Remodel to Residential Unit to allow for Wheelchair Accessibility for Unit 1709
ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - Autofill/Heated Pool with Spa
Replacement of condenser only Building A unit numbers 103105206108209110112214216116117and 201
New two-story single family attached row house 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom with covered porch driveway and sidewalk SMART Housing Green Building
Interior remodel (bath remodels kitchen remodel new floors drywall repair paint etc). converting covered patio to sunroom and building an exterior deck.
New 1-story single family residence 4 bed/2 bath attached garage covered porch and patio Green Building
PB: New construction of 1 story SFR
Texas has 11,556 active building permits in our database right now, with 3,833 new permits filed in just the last 30 days. That's steady work coming through the pipeline. Austin leads the state in permit volume, making it the best hunting ground for new leads. Electrical work dominates the permit types we're tracking, with 3,480 permits on file. Plumbing follows close behind at 3,183, and HVAC sits at 2,079. If you're a roofer, electrician, plumber, or HVAC contractor, there's material here to find qualified jobs. General contractors can source subcontractor opportunities across all trades. Permit data works because it shows you real construction activity before competitors hear about it through informal channels. When you search our database, you're looking at jobs that have already cleared the approval stage and are ready to move forward. That's the difference between chasing rumors and targeting confirmed work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Texas?
Start with permit data. Every new construction project requires permits before work begins, which means permit filings are your earliest indicator of upcoming jobs. Search our database by trade type, city, and filing date to see what's been approved recently. A contractor searching for electrical leads would filter for electrical permits filed in the last 30 days, then contact the property owner or general contractor listed on the permit. This gives you a 30 to 90-day head start before the job gets posted on bid boards or social media.
Which cities in Texas have the most building permits?
Austin is the most active market in our database with 11,556 permits on file. This reflects the city's continued growth and construction activity across residential and commercial sectors. When targeting leads in Texas, Austin should be your primary focus. However, permit activity varies by season and economic conditions, so checking our database monthly helps you track where activity is shifting. Some months you might see upticks in suburban areas as developers start new phases of larger projects.
What types of permits are most common in Texas?
Electrical permits lead at 3,480 on file, followed by plumbing at 3,183 and HVAC at 2,079. New construction permits account for 999 filings. For electricians, the volume is there. Plumbers have solid opportunity. HVAC contractors should have consistent leads, especially on larger projects that include mechanical systems. If you work one of these trades, permit data gives you a clearer picture of where the actual work is happening rather than waiting for word of mouth or hoping jobs come through your existing networks.