California Building Permits
Updated 1h ago21,606 recent building permits filed in California.
21,606 permits
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 21 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHS...
2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, PRE-FABRICATED MODULAR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, 2-STORY, 34.25' x 37.75' . NFPA 13D SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT. EO1 ELIGIBLE.
New site retaining wall
Supplemental Permit to 25014-30000-01189 Relocation of washer and dryer room from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor per updated architectural plans. Existing 2nd floor space to remain and be used as a cl...
2 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
REMOVE A PORTION OF NON LOAD BEARING KITCHEN WALL IN (E) UNIT OF (e) 13 STORY APARTMENT
Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
New 5 story 30 units (3 eli )affordable housing apartment over 2 level subterranean parking per dir-2020-5017-toc-hca.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing (80) Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Seve...
Off-site pole sign demolition. Double face.72 sf per sign faceOSSPIP case #276586 (SPI waived)original permit#1983LA68445
Installation of security bars for dwellings/apartments. Quick release required in bedrooms per California Building Code Part 12, Chapter 12-3.
[ePlan] (N) 2-story SFD + Attached SB9 unit + attached 2-car garage and storage on 2nd floor above 1 of 3
Supplemental permit to permit #26016-90000-03729 to: change the use code and sub-type from 1 or 2 family dwelling to apartment
ePlan. Supplemental to 24014-10000-05159 to Revise Structural Framing Sheet.
ePlan: Supplemental to 25016-10000-37630 - Proposed modification to the Fire & Sound Rate Details based on the existing site conditions.
Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
ePlan. INSTALL (2) NEW ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGNS, EACH: 15'-10 5/8" X 2'-4", 37.05 SQ FT, 13'-7"A.F.F.
Window (17) and door (1 ) change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and windows...
EPLAN 35'-6" X 49' 1-STORY STORAGE AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 04/05/2022. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE"
Supplemental to permit #23014-10000-03363 to revise demolition plans - first level & basement level, and revise deck at rear. NO CHANGE TO OVERALL BLDG FOOTPRINT.
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.