Texas Building Permits
11,556 recent building permits filed in Texas.
11,556 permits
Construct new driveway approach of 29.6 FT. No sidewalk inspection per plan review.
Replace 50 of sewer yard line
Install new irrigation to property
New 2-story single family residence 3 bed/2.5 bath with attached garage covered front porch and covered rear patio Green Building
Non-structural exploratory work to remove wallboards and fixtures inside and outside.
Interior remodel of existing SFR Interior remodel to create dwelling Unit B Electrical
New 2 story SFR 3 bed 2.5 bath and attached garage
New construction of 2 story SFR attached garage covered porch and patio PUD
Express: Replace tub to shower 1 piece prefabricated acrylic no electrical work needed replace valve with new shower valve only working in wet space.
70¿ trench to repair yard sewer. 20¿ tunnel below the foundation to correct belly on main drain. 10¿ tunnel below the foundation to repair break on kitchen. 1 access - front
REQUEST TO DISCONNECT - Davis/Gonzales 39-52582 - Disconnect/reconnect power to tie in PV component and upgrading MSP to 200 Amps. 200 amp Main Breaker.
Addition to garage (single-story SFR)
Express: Replacing 10 windows (like for like)
2nd story addition above garage adding game room to existing 2-story single family residence
Installation of electrical vehicle charger in covered garage.
Construct new driveway approach of 12 FT. No sidewalk inspection per plan review.
Express- New Windows/ sliding / smoke alarms / recessed lighting / AC / New Tub / Some repair on drywall / New inter doors / flooring / painting
Addition/ remodel of existing 2-story single-family residential to include: addition to rear of the house to expand living and dining room; new covered rear patio/ reconfiguration of existing exterior...
repairing/ replacing approximately 10ft of sewer line due to a break in the line
Installing a new irrigation system
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.