Weekly permit insights

Pittsburgh Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Pittsburgh, PA, computed from Western PA Regional Data Center, 765 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-08-21), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-08-21

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Permits this period
765
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-08-21

Weekly trend: May 30: 176 · Jun 6: 188 · Jun 13: 149 · Jun 20: 274 · Jun 27: 114 · Jul 4: 276 · Jul 11: 170 · Jul 18: 148 · Jul 25: 229 · Aug 1: 173 · Aug 8: 151 · Aug 15: 155

Permits by trade in Pittsburgh

TradeThis periodShare
Electrical18023.5%
HVAC7910.3%
Solar385.0%
Roofing192.5%
Plumbing60.8%
Pool & Spa40.5%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Pittsburgh building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Pittsburgh's building permits from Western PA Regional Data Center every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Pittsburgh building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Pittsburgh overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Pittsburgh?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Pittsburgh's permit data come from?

Official public records from Western PA Regional Data Center, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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