Reading Building Permits & Property Data

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74 indexed permits · 10,980 code violations · Reading, Pennsylvania.

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Reading building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-09-18

PermitGrab tracks 74 building permits in Reading, PA as of 2026-09-18. 10,980 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-19.

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Record recency is based on available filing or issue dates; it does not verify publication time or collection delay.

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10,980
Code Violations
Property Owners · count unavailable
2026-09-20
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-09-18

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Permit data through 2026-09-18

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-11 Temporary 8 SHEFFIELD CT READING PA 19601 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS -
2026-06-11 Temporary 529 CHESTNUT ST READING PA 19602 CLEANOUT -
2026-06-11 Temporary 500 N FRONT ST READING PA 19601 6/22/26 - 7/2/26.
2026-06-08 Temporary 2516 BERKLEY RD READING PA 19605 HOME CLEAN OUT
2026-06-08 Temporary 230 EXETER ST READING PA 19601 TRASH
2026-06-05 Electrical 1820 PERKIOMEN AVE READING PA 19606 DR#352514499 LANDLORD METER INSTALL - CK#1084
2026-06-01 Temporary 29 ARLINGTON ST READING PA 19611 Temp dumpster for 6/3 - 6/12.
2026-05-30 General Construction Duryea & Skyline Drives Reading PA Special Event ×2
2026-05-30 General Construction 11th & Pike Playground Reading PA Special Event
2026-05-30 General Construction 500 Block Douglass Street Between N. 5th Street and Church Street Reading PA 19601 Special Event
2026-05-30 General Construction EJ Dives Playground Reading PA Special Event
2026-04-24 General Construction 800 Block of Penn Street Reading PA Special Event
2026-04-24 General Construction Pendora Park Reading PA Special Event
2026-04-23 General Construction Riverfront Park Reading PA Special Event
2026-03-19 General Construction 600 & 700 Blks Penn St and 5K Route Reading PA Special Event
2026-03-19 General Construction 600 Block of Penn Street Reading PA Special Event
2026-03-19 General Construction Reading Iron Playground 723 Laurel Street Reading PA 19602 Special Event
2026-03-19 General Construction Riverfront Park & Schuylkill River Trail Reading PA Special Event
2026-03-18 General Construction City Park Reading PA Special Event
2026-03-17 General Construction 400 Block Court Street Reading PA 19601 Special Event
2026-03-17 General Construction 113 S 4th Street Parking Lot Reading PA 19602 Special Event
2026-03-13 General Construction Kerper's Landing Boat Launch & Pavilion at Riverfront Park Reading PA Special Event
2026-03-04 Temporary 661 GORDON ST READING PA 19601 MOVING OUT
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Construction Activity in Reading

New building permits in Reading, Pennsylvania show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. This jurisdiction does not publish contractor-of-record names in its permit feed.

About Reading Building Permits

Reading, Pennsylvania processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 74+ Reading building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-18 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. Reading does not publish contractor business names in this feed. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Reading permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

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Who appears in Reading permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 74 building permits in Reading. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Reading permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Reading is dated 2026-09-18. Newest permit date: 2026-09-18. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Reading permit records?

Reading permit activity covers 74 indexed permits alongside 10,980 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Reading building permits

Search recent Reading, PA building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Reading building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Reading Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Reading?

PermitGrab currently tracks 74 building permits in Reading, Pennsylvania. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Reading permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Reading?

Contractors can research Reading activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. This jurisdiction does not publish contractor-of-record names. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Reading — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. This city’s municipal feed does not publish contractor contacts. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Reading permit data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Reading provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Reading renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity.
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