Mechanical / HVAC (MEP) permits across the US
We index 2,441,414 Mechanical / HVAC (MEP) permits across 47 US metros in 19 states — led by Austin, New York City, Fort Worth. Every permit is classified into a real segment, parcel-joined, and flagged for data quality.
Activity concentrates in Texas (43%), New York (18%), Ohio (7%).
Mechanical / HVAC (MEP) permits by metro
- Austin492,799
- New York City440,069
- Fort Worth280,861
- San Antonio278,648
- Columbus133,786
- Orlando109,905
- San Diego105,663
- Minneapolis92,801
- Philadelphia79,069
- Baltimore64,011
- Washington, DC60,208
- Cincinnati44,551
- Detroit44,252
- Nashville34,801
- Chicago31,665
- Norfolk28,089
- Miami23,769
- Reading11,184
- Pittsburgh8,187
- Louisville7,662
- Phoenix6,713
- Greenville6,650
- New Hanover County5,700
- Santa Fe4,814
- Whatcom County4,057
- Atlanta3,675
- Hartford3,640
- Mobile3,441
- Columbus3,188
- Clayton County2,812
- Pasadena2,705
- Cedar Rapids2,368
- Doral2,271
- Destin2,182
- Marco Island2,154
- Denver2,066
- West Palm Beach1,911
- Walton County1,690
- Beaufort County1,661
- Yuba County1,497
- Las Vegas1,081
- Okeechobee County870
- Miami Gardens799
- Sanibel633
- Miramar602
- Lake County209
- Jersey City45
Historical coverage
These metros' sources were discontinued — their Mechanical / HVAC (MEP) permits remain queryable, but aren't counted in the national total above.
Counts are live from the classified index, refreshed nightly. Each metro links to its full Mechanical / HVAC (MEP) breakdown — recent permits, contractors, and the raw feed.