New construction permits in Philadelphia, PA: May 2026
587 new construction permits were filed in Philadelphia, PA in May 2026, 1% more than in April (580). The busiest ZIP code was 19133, with 88. Philadelphia, PA ranked 3rd of the 59 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 249 permits, 42% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (19133, 19140, 19104) held 37% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC, was named on 69 permits; the top 5 together on 27%.
- The busiest day was Wednesday, May 20, with 74; Wednesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 457 |
| January 2026 | 443 |
| February 2026 | 470 |
| March 2026 | 602 |
| April 2026 | 580 |
| May 2026 | 587 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 19133: 88
- 19140: 85
- 19104: 44
- 19146: 40
- 19121: 32
Kinds of work
- New homes: 249
- New commercial buildings: 75
Busiest contractors in May 2026
- FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC: 69 permits
- ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC: 27 permits
- OK PLUMBING LLC: 24 permits
- Gaceta Plumbing LLC: 21 permits
- PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC: 19 permits
New construction permits in May 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 922
- Fort Worth, TX: 688
- Loudoun County, VA: 505
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 384
- San Antonio, TX: 344
- Wake County, NC: 343
- Collin County, TX: 297
- Hillsborough County, FL: 279
- New York, NY: 240
- Osceola County, FL: 211
- Douglas County, CO: 178
- Columbus, OH: 142
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Source: Data: City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections, OpenDataPhilly. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.