Building permit types across the US
Every permit type we classify, rolled up across the metros we cover. Each links to that type nationwide, then down to the per-metro breakdown — 23 national permit-type directories.
- Residential Alteration56 metros5,428,734
- Commercial Alteration51 metros3,798,319
- Plumbing (MEP)48 metros3,721,627
- Electrical (MEP)49 metros3,093,326
- Mechanical / HVAC (MEP)47 metros2,322,818
- New Single-Family Construction43 metros1,280,369
- Demolition58 metros482,285
- Sign43 metros419,581
- Residential Addition28 metros375,848
- New Commercial Construction41 metros264,455
- Temporary5 metros228,196
- Pool & Spa28 metros195,567
- Fire Protection (MEP)10 metros178,636
- New Multifamily Construction21 metros126,068
- Solar PV28 metros122,238
- Foundation Only5 metros97,840
- Roofing20 metros89,638
- Fence & Wall17 metros42,027
- Commercial Addition17 metros25,881
- Commercial Tenant Improvement3 metros12,987
- New Industrial Construction5 metros4,738
- Energy Storage3 metros2,226
- EV Charging3 metros747
Counts are live from the classified index, refreshed nightly.