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California's construction market is running hot right now. We're tracking 21,624 permits on file across the state, with 6,683 filed in just the last 30 days. That's real work happening on real projects, and it translates directly into lead opportunities for contractors. Los Angeles dominates the activity with 15,195 permits, followed by San Francisco with 6,429. Renovation work leads the charge at 11,473 permits, but roofing is solid too at 4,770 permits. Pool work, demolition, and specialty permits round out the rest. The point: there's enough variety here that roofers, HVAC techs, plumbers, and electricians can all find their next job. Permit data works because it's a record of decisions already made. When a property owner pulls a permit, they've committed money and timeline. DigPermit gives you access to this data so you can reach out before competitors do. You're not guessing who's building. You know exactly who filed what, where, and when.
Use permit data. Every building permit filed represents a property owner or GC who has already decided to build or renovate. DigPermit tracks permits as they're filed, so you can identify projects in your area, check the permit type to see if it matches your trade, and reach out directly. This beats waiting for bids to go public or hoping someone refers you work. You're working from actual filed permits, not speculation.
Los Angeles leads significantly with 15,195 permits on file. San Francisco is second with 6,429 permits. These two cities represent a huge share of construction activity in the state. If you're based in or willing to travel to either market, the volume of work is there. Even smaller cities show steady permit activity, so check your local area in DigPermit to see what's actually happening near you.
Renovation permits are most common at 11,473 permits. Roofing is second at 4,770 permits, which is significant work for roofers and GCs. Pool permits account for 1,317, demolition for 674, and another 1,986 are miscellaneous permit types. Your trade likely appears in the data. Use the permit type filters in DigPermit to narrow results to work that matches your services.
40,452 recent building permits filed in California.
40,452 permits
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 15 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very Hig…
ePlan. Remove parking for accessibility upgrades including ramps, striping, signage, detectable warning domes
Ch1a - eplan. change of use from restaurant basement level into a yoga studio. project includes 3 massage rooms, 2 hot yoga rooms, 1 pilates room, showers, restrooms, lockers, corr…
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 25 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fir…
Eplan; Remodel (E) 2-story duplex to add new spiral stairs at rear See comment
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2 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
Eplan: addition and conversion of existing attached garage to adu in existing single family dewlling per engineer design (state adu, gc 66323(a)(1))
Eplan-remodel existing pool, add new spa and baja within the pool shell, reduce depth of the pool per standard plan 268 and engineering detail
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 13 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very Hig…
Remove existing roof tiles, apply new underlayment and reset roof tiles (Cool roof compliance is not required)
outside section of wall damaged by car crashing. siding of sheet metal needs replacement. to comply with nov 202657572
installation of new 1/2 plywood sheathing over existing wood, prior to reroof. ref 202607104879. 8d nails 16" spacing.
reroof no torch down, sheathing repairs will be under seperate permit. ref 202607104880
revision pa# 202508203559: joists repairs in kind. dry rot repair. work not visible from st.
recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#2023-0609-9718, #2024-0812-8430 & #202412207257.
unit 6: bathroom remodel, with new bathrub, new shower, tub valves, new toilet, vanity. remodel is like for like no conversions.
unit# 1: construction of new bedroom and bathroom on 2nd fl
unit#82: 1. to legalize as built installation of 6 replacement window like kind on front and rear elevation. work was performed by previous owner. 2. legalize replacement of front…
(3) bathrooms remodels and a laundry room remodel
1) remove the pantry in kitchen & add an opening. 2)replace the family room windows with a french door. 3)convert the 1st floor powder room into a full bathroom. 4)remodel the 2nd…