California Building Permits
Updated 2h ago21,606 recent building permits filed in California.
21,606 permits
[ePlan] 2-STORY 2 DETACHED ADUs, ADU ON EACH LEVEL (799 SQ.FT EACH UNIT)2 of 3
Eplan: demolish exisiting sfd w/ attached garage - sewer cap required
Supplemental permit to 26016 - 90000 - 01412 to revise work description to read:Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing (...
ePlan: Supplemental to 25014-20000-05136 for revisions including interior partitions for new bedroom within the original project floor area, new bedroom window, and relocate living room windows . Stru...
Shoring for new apartment.
3 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).8 door(s). Window and door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified...
ePlan: INSTALL (7) NEW ON-SITE ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGNS @SIGN 1: 2'- 11 5/8"H x 3 - 6 7/8" W(10.61SF),SIGN 2:2'- 11 5/8"H x 3 - 6 7/8"W(10.61SF), SIGN 3:33 3/4"H x 26 - 5 8/16"W(74.43SF),...
Alteration to two story single familly dwelling to enclose portion of second floor balcony, remodel first and second floor. Minor structural alterations to building.
Supplemental Permit 25014 - 30000 - 01190 to remove the washer and dryer room from the 2nd floor and relocate it to the 3rd floor per architectural plan update. Existing 2nd floor space to remain and...
418 SF Attached Garage conversion to JADU per GC 66323(a)(1) and 66333
Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per LA City Standard Plan #1; no foundation replacement (Earthquake hazard reduction per Chapter 92 of the Los Angeles Building C...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 7 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zon...
2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED CARPORT, (1)-STORY, _95FT_x_34.3FT_. NFPA 13(D) SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT. INELIGIBLE
**2025 WILDFIRE PROJECT INELIGIBLE** REMODEL (E) SFD AND 2ND FLOOR ADU ADDITION. maintain portion of existing bldg
Eplan: Soft-Story seismic retrofit per LABC Chapter 93: Mandatory Retrofit using 5 Special Steel Cantilever Columns with concrete grade beams
1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
ePlan: Demolish existing 6' x 12' double faced offsite pole sign originally permitted under 1980LA98358. OSSPIP Case #715714
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing __15____Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone(V...
ePlan. Demolish 12'x6' double faced offsite sign. Takedown credit for LA Metro TCN sign FF-1.OSSPIP case #303201original permit #1969LA98151
1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in California?
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.
Which cities in California have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in California?
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.