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 — 24 national permit-type directories.
- Residential Alteration57 metros5,471,294
- Plumbing (MEP)48 metros3,818,322
- Commercial Alteration51 metros3,807,525
- Electrical (MEP)49 metros3,136,054
- Mechanical / HVAC (MEP)47 metros2,369,857
- New Single-Family Construction43 metros1,305,130
- Demolition58 metros485,202
- Sign43 metros429,411
- Residential Addition28 metros379,123
- New Commercial Construction42 metros268,075
- Temporary5 metros226,848
- Pool & Spa29 metros205,182
- Fire Protection (MEP)10 metros178,960
- Solar PV28 metros145,035
- New Multifamily Construction21 metros128,025
- Foundation Only5 metros98,138
- Roofing20 metros90,145
- Fence & Wall18 metros70,191
- ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)3 metros57,105
- Commercial Addition17 metros26,137
- Commercial Tenant Improvement3 metros13,043
- New Industrial Construction5 metros4,748
- Energy Storage3 metros2,286
- EV Charging3 metros752
Counts are live from the classified index, refreshed nightly.