Mechanical / HVAC (MEP) permits across the US
We index 2,321,533 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 (41%), New York (19%), Ohio (8%).
Mechanical / HVAC (MEP) permits by metro
- Austin491,184
- New York City437,909
- Fort Worth279,490
- San Antonio174,555
- Columbus132,290
- Orlando109,648
- San Diego105,152
- Minneapolis92,801
- Philadelphia78,651
- Baltimore63,592
- Washington, DC59,457
- Cincinnati44,277
- Detroit43,601
- Nashville34,639
- Chicago31,520
- Norfolk27,705
- Miami23,022
- Reading11,184
- Pittsburgh8,086
- Louisville7,425
- Phoenix6,709
- Greenville6,315
- New Hanover County4,713
- Santa Fe4,699
- Whatcom County3,901
- Atlanta3,675
- Hartford3,575
- Mobile3,189
- Columbus2,951
- Clayton County2,717
- Pasadena2,622
- Destin2,182
- Doral2,176
- Cedar Rapids2,133
- Marco Island1,983
- Denver1,714
- West Palm Beach1,613
- Beaufort County1,566
- Yuba County1,454
- Walton County1,377
- Las Vegas1,080
- Okeechobee County839
- Miami Gardens764
- Sanibel633
- Miramar528
- Lake County197
- Jersey City40
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.