Pittsburgh Building Permit Search & History
Look up 951 recent Pittsburgh building permits — addresses, permit types, contractors, and valuations, updated multiple times a day from the city's official records, with history back to June 3, 2019. Free email alerts when new permits match your filters.
Recent Pittsburgh Permits
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Weekly filing volume from the last 12 weeks of Pittsburgh permit data:
| Week | Permits filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | 210 | $63.7M |
| July 6, 2026 | 318 | $24.2M |
| June 29, 2026 | 127 | $5.3M |
| June 22, 2026 | 296 | $61.1M |
| June 15, 2026 | 175 | $12.9M |
| June 8, 2026 | 200 | $22.4M |
| June 1, 2026 | 190 | $19.2M |
| May 25, 2026 | 162 | $22.7M |
| May 18, 2026 | 168 | $17.9M |
| May 11, 2026 | 219 | $14.5M |
| May 4, 2026 | 165 | $14.8M |
| April 27, 2026 | 187 | $21.1M |
Most common permit types in the last 90 days: Building & Development Application (1311) · ELECTRICAL (675) · MECHANICAL (223) · Demolition Permit (106) · Fire Alarm Permit (88) · Suppression System Permit (87)
Most Active Pittsburgh Contractors
The contractors named on the most Pittsburgh permits filed in the last 90 days:
- PJWD Energy LLC — 28 permits
- Stockhausen, Kevin C. — 21 permits
- CW Electrical Services Inc. — 19 permits
- M & J Electrical Contracting, Inc — 18 permits
- Wreckcrew Demolition LLC — 18 permits
- Hatzel & Buehler, Inc — 17 permits
- Minniefield Demolition Services, LLC — 15 permits
- Orm Contracting Corp. — 13 permits
Pittsburgh Building Permit History
Building permits are public records: every filing leaves a permanent paper trail of what was built, altered, or repaired at an address. The Permit Sheet's Pittsburgh feed currently covers 28,570 permits going back to June 3, 2019, refreshed multiple times a day from the city's official database.
Online permit records from the OneStopPGH (Computronix) system cover permits issued since June 1, 2019; separate historical open-data datasets on WPRDC extend records back to 2012. OneStopPGH Insights displays open and closed PLI permits and is updated daily.
For permits and Certificates of Occupancy older than the online systems, email PLI's records team at plirecords@pittsburghpa.gov (about 5 business days for a response) or file a Pennsylvania Right-to-Know request with the City via PLI's Record Requests page. Bulk permit data from 2012-2019 is preserved in historical datasets on the Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center (data.wprdc.org), the City's official open-data portal.
To research a specific property, start with the address search on OneStopPGH Insights, then use our free permit lookup to see recent filings, contractors, and valuations side by side.
Each weekly Pittsburgh digest also lists the biggest projects filed that week by address.
Pittsburgh Building Department
City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI)
Open OneStopPGH Insights (formerly the Agency Counter; the shortcut insights.pittsburghpa.gov redirects to the same ArcGIS app) and choose the "Building" view. Type a street address — or search by neighborhood or ZIP — to see open and closed PLI permits on an interactive map, and narrow results with filters for permit number, permit type, or status (open/complete). The data is refreshed daily, so it is the city's recommended tool for checking a permit's current status and history.
Which Pittsburgh permit tool do I use?
The city runs several official tools; each answers a different question:
Weekly Pittsburgh Permit Digests
Free weekly reports on the biggest Pittsburgh projects filed, with addresses and valuations:
Pittsburgh Permit Guides
About Pittsburgh Building Permits
Building permits in Pittsburgh are public records administered by the City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI). They cover new construction, renovations, demolitions, electrical work, plumbing, roofing, solar installations, and more. Every permit includes the property address, type of work, estimated valuation, and the applicant and contractor on record.
The Permit Sheet monitors Pittsburgh's official permit records multiple times per day, so you can search recent filings on this page without paging through the city portal — and get an email the moment a new permit matches your trade, neighborhood, or valuation filters. Contractors use it to be first to new projects; investors and neighbors use it to see what's being built nearby.
How to search Pittsburgh permits
- Browse the live feed above — the 20 newest filings with addresses, types, and valuations, refreshed all day.
- Look up a specific address — use the free permit lookup or the city's official OneStopPGH Insights to pull filings for one property.
- Set an alert — create a free account and get new Pittsburgh permits matching your filters by email within minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up building permits in Pittsburgh?
Two ways: search the city's official portal, OneStopPGH Insights (Open OneStopPGH Insights (formerly the Agency Counter; the shortcut insights.pittsburghpa.gov redirects to the same ArcGIS app) and choose the "Building" view. Type a street address — or search by neighborhood or ZIP — to see open and closed PLI permits on an interactive map, and narrow results with filters for permit number, permit type, or status (open/complete). The data is refreshed daily, so it is the city's recommended tool for checking a permit's current status and history.) — or browse the live feed on this page, which tracks Pittsburgh filings continuously and adds contractor and valuation details.
How do I find the permit history of a Pittsburgh address?
Search the address on OneStopPGH Insights for the city's official record. The Permit Sheet's Pittsburgh feed goes back to June 3, 2019 with 28,570 permits tracked — each weekly digest also lists the biggest filings by address. For permits and Certificates of Occupancy older than the online systems, email PLI's records team at plirecords@pittsburghpa.gov (about 5 business days for a response) or file a Pennsylvania Right-to-Know request with the City via PLI's Record Requests page. Bulk permit data from 2012-2019 is preserved in historical datasets on the Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center (data.wprdc.org), the City's official open-data portal.
How many building permits were filed in Pittsburgh this month?
951 building permits appear in our Pittsburgh feed for the last 30 days. The most common type is Building & Development Application. The median declared valuation is $13,169.
Can I get email alerts for new Pittsburgh building permits?
Yes. The Permit Sheet sends real-time email alerts within minutes of new permits being filed. Filter by permit type (roofing, electrical, solar, HVAC), valuation range, and neighborhood. Free tier available.
Where is the Pittsburgh building department?
City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI), OneStopPGH in-person counter, 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA, 412-255-2175. In-person counter and phone/chat customer service: Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm (closed on City-observed holidays).