California Building Permits
21,624 recent building permits filed in California.
21,624 permits
(n) 318 sf detached 2-car carport
Supplemental to 21010-10000-01433 for relocation of DAS room and revision of architectural details
Interior and Exiterior Remodel on (E) Repair Garage:Replace door and window and facade on exterior.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 12 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zo...
Grading and removal and recompaction for new small lot subdivision development
New detached 400 sq. ft. ( pre-approved adu standard plan #76 ) per state law
(n) retaining wall per city standards. *** 1 of 2 ***
Tenant improvement to existing building for non-structural storefront alteration. work includes replacement of existing doors and glazing.
[82&83] new 3-story duplex with attached 4-car garage"bldg 2c"-bldg sprinklred thru-out
(11) Window and (1) Door 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...
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 17 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHS...
Re-plaster existing swimming pool (a separate express mechanical permit for new skimmer(s) and a separate express electrical permit for new pool luminaire is required, when applicable, except for one...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing (26) Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Seve...
[84&85] new 3-story duplex with attached 4-car garage"bldg 2d"-bldg sprinklred thru-out
Install radiant barrier and/or insulation in attic for residential buildings.
eplan. Hillside grading of 146 cubic yards for new garage and retaining wall
Supplemental to 21014-20000-04703 to omit the fire sprinklers system. see comments.
Eplan: installing a roof mount 34.880 kW DC PV system consisting of 64 modules and three inverters Building -H
Eplan: Installation of new heat and smoke vents for (e) high pile storage area of retail store
2025 WILDFIRE NEW, DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER GC 66323(a)(2). NFPA 13D SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT INELIGIBLE
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.