Building permits in Pennsylvania
Mapenzo tracks 36,521 building permits and applications in Pennsylvania, with 3,859 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 14, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
36,521permits in total
3,859new in 30 days
35,657issued
0applications in review
Oct 14, 2026latest record
Permits by trade
| Additions | 17,643 | |
| Plumbing | 12,985 | |
| Electrical | 8,746 | |
| Other | 5,881 | |
| Interior work | 5,739 | |
| HVAC | 5,561 | |
| Roofing | 2,306 | |
| Demolition | 1,270 | |
| Signs | 811 | |
| Solar | 504 | |
| Windows and doors | 463 | |
| Facades | 400 | |
| Fences | 287 | |
| Garages | 262 | |
| Pools | 30 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Areas
- Philadelphia36,521 permits
Counties
- Philadelphia County36,521 permits
Nearby
- New York113,927 permits
- Maryland6,814 permits
- Virginia12,435 permits
- Massachusetts924 permits
- North Carolina19,633 permits
- Ohio8,480 permits
- Illinois25,278 permits
- Florida23,335 permits
- Louisiana19,424 permits
- Texas30,129 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Pennsylvania?
Mapenzo has 36,521 records in Pennsylvania: 35,657 issued or under construction and 0 in review. 3,859 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Pennsylvania?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Pennsylvania in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.