Reading Building Permits & Property Data

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96 indexed permits · Reading, Pennsylvania.

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Reading building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-11-04

PermitGrab tracks 96 building permits in Reading, PA as of 2026-11-04.

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2026-11-04
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Source date: 2026-11-04

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Permit data through 2026-11-04

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Date Type Address Details Status Save
2026-07-31 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
1702 COTTON ST READING PA 19606 7/31/26 - 8/8/26 —
2026-07-30 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
1707 OLIVE ST READING PA 19604 ROOFING DISPOSAL —
2026-07-29 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
— Special Event —
2026-07-29 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
654 GORDON ST READING PA 19601 8/3/26 - 8/5/26 —
2026-07-27 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
1307 HAMPDEN BLVD READING PA 19604 7/28/26 - 7/29/26 —
2026-07-24 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
213 CHAPEL TER READING PA 19602 7/29/26 - 8/29/26 - CHECK #1520. —
2026-07-24 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
1735 CENTRE AVE READING PA 19601 7/27/26 - 8/10/26 —
2026-07-22 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
530 N 12TH ST READING PA 19604 TRASH REMOVAL —
2026-07-21 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
1538 FAIRVIEW ST READING PA 19606 7/21/26 - 7/23/26 —
2026-07-20 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
654 GORDON ST READING PA 19601 7/21/26 - 7/23/26 —
2026-07-17 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
746 N 13TH ST READING PA 19604 TRASH —
2026-07-16 Electrical
Source type: Reintroduction of Electrical Service - Reintroduction of Electrical Service
406 GREEN TER READING PA 19601 DR #363-559-345 —
2026-07-16 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
131 W GREEN ST READING PA 19601 7/17/26 - 7/24/26 *emailed 7/16 invoice number balance due, again 2nd request 7/… —
2026-07-14 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
City Park Reading PA Special Event ×2 —
2026-07-14 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
1048 CULVERT ST READING PA 19602 REMOVE TRASH —
2026-07-13 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
230 EXETER ST READING PA 19601 7/16/26 - 7/17/26 —
2026-07-06 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
211 CHAPEL TER READING PA 19602 7/8/26 - 8/8/26 —
2026-07-06 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
736 MCKNIGHT ST READING PA 19601 7/11/26 - 7/13/26 —
2026-07-02 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
117 W DOUGLASS ST READING PA 19601 HOME CLEAN OUT —
2026-06-29 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
19 N 6TH ST READING PA 19601 DEMO DISPOSAL —
2026-06-16 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
1043 SPRUCE ST READING PA 19602 MOVING - THROWING TRASH OUT —
2026-06-16 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
641 S 10TH ST READING PA 19602 TAKING OUT TRASH —
2026-06-11 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
8 SHEFFIELD CT READING PA 19601 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - —
2026-06-11 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
500 N FRONT ST READING PA 19601 6/22/26 - 7/2/26. —
2026-06-11 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
529 CHESTNUT ST READING PA 19602 CLEANOUT - —
2026-06-08 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
230 EXETER ST READING PA 19601 TRASH —
2026-06-08 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
2516 BERKLEY RD READING PA 19605 HOME CLEAN OUT —
2026-06-05 Electrical
Source type: Reintroduction of Electrical Service - Reintroduction of Electrical Service
1820 PERKIOMEN AVE READING PA 19606 DR#352514499 LANDLORD METER INSTALL - CK#1084 —
2026-06-01 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
29 ARLINGTON ST READING PA 19611 Temp dumpster for 6/3 - 6/12. —
2026-05-30 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
500 Block Douglass Street Between N. 5th Street and Church Street Reading PA 19601 Special Event —
2026-05-30 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
EJ Dives Playground Reading PA Special Event —
2026-05-30 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
11th & Pike Playground Reading PA Special Event —
2026-05-30 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
Duryea & Skyline Drives Reading PA Special Event ×2 —
2026-04-24 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
800 Block of Penn Street Reading PA Special Event —
2026-04-24 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
Pendora Park Reading PA Special Event —
2026-04-23 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
Riverfront Park Reading PA Special Event —
2026-03-19 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
600 Block of Penn Street Reading PA Special Event —
2026-03-19 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
Reading Iron Playground 723 Laurel Street Reading PA 19602 Special Event —
2026-03-19 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
Riverfront Park & Schuylkill River Trail Reading PA Special Event —
2026-03-19 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
600 & 700 Blks Penn St and 5K Route Reading PA Special Event —
2026-03-17 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
400 Block Court Street Reading PA 19601 Special Event —
2026-03-17 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
113 S 4th Street Parking Lot Reading PA 19602 Special Event —
2026-03-13 General Construction
Source type: Special Event
Kerper's Landing Boat Launch & Pavilion at Riverfront Park Reading PA Special Event —
2026-03-04 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Dumpster
661 GORDON ST READING PA 19601 MOVING OUT —
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Permit Types in Reading
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. Contractor names are not currently available in PermitGrab for Reading.

About Reading Building Permits

Reading, Pennsylvania processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 96+ Reading building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-04 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. Contractor names are not currently available in PermitGrab for Reading. 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 96 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 2026-11-04. Newest permit date: 2026-11-04. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type. 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 96 indexed permits. 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 96 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. Contractor names are not currently available in PermitGrab. 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. Contractor names are not currently available in PermitGrab. 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

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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
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