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 Alteration58 metros5,221,563
- Commercial Alteration53 metros3,800,057
- Plumbing (MEP)48 metros3,395,143
- Electrical (MEP)49 metros2,974,344
- Mechanical / HVAC (MEP)47 metros2,184,717
- New Single-Family Construction43 metros1,236,353
- Demolition58 metros478,092
- Sign43 metros387,315
- Residential Addition31 metros366,434
- New Commercial Construction46 metros262,155
- Temporary5 metros225,856
- Pool & Spa29 metros198,254
- Fire Protection (MEP)10 metros179,522
- Solar PV28 metros128,388
- New Multifamily Construction21 metros128,247
- Foundation Only5 metros98,927
- Roofing20 metros91,886
- ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)4 metros56,327
- Fence & Wall18 metros45,186
- Commercial Addition17 metros25,388
- Commercial Tenant Improvement3 metros13,169
- New Industrial Construction5 metros4,766
- Energy Storage3 metros2,371
- EV Charging3 metros757
Counts are live from the classified index, refreshed nightly.