New construction permits in Philadelphia, PA: August 2026
520 new construction permits were filed in Philadelphia, PA in August 2026, 4% fewer than in July (540). The busiest ZIP code was 19104, with 45. Philadelphia, PA ranked 4th of the 58 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 212 permits, 41% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (19104, 19131, 19133) held 25% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC, was named on 48 permits; the top 5 together on 28%.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, August 4, with 47; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 602 |
| April 2026 | 580 |
| May 2026 | 587 |
| June 2026 | 584 |
| July 2026 | 540 |
| August 2026 | 520 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 19104: 45
- 19131: 44
- 19133: 43
- 19125: 39
- 19144: 36
Kinds of work
- New homes: 212
- New commercial buildings: 70
Busiest contractors in August 2026
- FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC: 48 permits
- PLUMB-TECH LLC: 42 permits
- Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC: 23 permits
- ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC: 18 permits
- MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC: 13 permits
New construction permits in August 2026 in other places
- Loudoun County, VA: 848
- Austin, TX: 797
- Fort Worth, TX: 560
- Midland, TX: 405
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 404
- Collin County, TX: 362
- San Antonio, TX: 351
- Hillsborough County, FL: 321
- New York, NY: 281
- Wake County, NC: 248
- Osceola County, FL: 182
- Alachua County, FL: 177
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Source: Data: City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections, OpenDataPhilly. Permits filed 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-31, counted by filing date.