Philadelphia New Construction Market Overview
Philadelphia's new construction permit activity is currently steady, with 2079 permits filed in the last 30 days compared to 2035 in the prior 30-day window. On average, 1247.8 new construction permits are filed per month here based on the last six months of data. The most active new construction contractors in Philadelphia include FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC, EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC, ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC.
Recent New Construction Permits in Philadelphia
| Date | Address | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | 6910 REEDBIRD PL | Zoning Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 2420 N ORIANNA ST | Zoning Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 2429 LOMBARD ST | Zoning Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 2646 N 17TH ST | Zoning Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 2701 BROWN ST | Zoning Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 4635 WESTMINSTER AVE | Commercial Building Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 1414 S 18TH ST | Plumbing Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 513 S 2ND ST | Fire Suppression Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 5977 JANNETTE ST | Electrical Permit | Issued |
| 2026-08-14 | 2828 W LEHIGH AVE | Commercial Building Permit | Issued |
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How many New Construction permits were filed in Philadelphia in the last 30 days?
Philadelphia has 2079 new construction permits dated in the last 30 days in the source records currently available on PermitGrab.
What types of New Construction work require permits in Philadelphia?
In Philadelphia, permits are typically required for new construction permits including new residential and commercial buildings. Always check with Philadelphia's building department for specific requirements.
How can a New Construction business research project activity in Philadelphia?
Use PermitGrab to review matching new construction permit records from Philadelphia’s public source. Use the displayed source date, project scope, and available record fields to research published project activity; a permit is not a request for bids.
How quickly are New Construction permits updated on PermitGrab?
The newest displayed source record is dated 2026-08-14. PermitGrab checks the source on each collection cycle and publishes newer records after the source makes them available.