New construction permits in Philadelphia, PA: October 2026
548 new construction permits were filed in Philadelphia, PA in October 2026, 18% more than in September (465). The busiest ZIP code was 19133, with 82. Philadelphia, PA ranked 1st of the 5 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 236 permits, 43% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (19133, 19146, 19104) held 32% of the permits.
- The busiest contractor, Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC, was named on 16 permits; the top 5 together on 13%.
- The busiest day was Monday, October 19, with 49; Mondays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 582 |
| June 2026 | 600 |
| July 2026 | 550 |
| August 2026 | 496 |
| September 2026 | 465 |
| October 2026 | 548 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 19133: 82
- 19146: 59
- 19104: 34
- 19144: 30
- 19121: 29
Kinds of work
- New homes: 236
- New commercial buildings: 75
Busiest contractors in October 2026
- Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC: 16 permits
- KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC: 16 permits
- GUTLEI INC: 15 permits
- B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC: 14 permits
- PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC: 12 permits
New construction permits in October 2026 in other places
- DeKalb County, GA: 52
- Tucson, AZ: 32
- San Marcos, TX: 27
- Norfolk, VA: 26
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Source: Data: City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections, OpenDataPhilly. Permits filed 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-31, counted by filing date.