California Building Permits
21,741 recent building permits filed in California.
21,741 permits
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COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date08/29/2025. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE.Supplemental to PCIS #25014-30000-03185 to revise building location.. No change to floor area or bl...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. overexisting solid sheathing (185 ) Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High FireHazard Seve...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 25 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
1 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 repla...
(1) Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
EPLAN. Demolition Permit for 1-Story OFFICE AND NURSERY."COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 07/27/2007. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE."
2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED GARAGE, 2-STORY, 97'2" x 47'6". NFPA 13D SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT. INELIGIBLE.
***eo8 eligible wildfire rebuild*** grading for new basement and site retaining wallsmultiple 2 of 4
2025 WILDFIRE NEW, DEATCHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE PER LAMC 12.22A.33(b)(1), 1-STORY, 75'-10.5"X26'-1". NFPA 13R SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT EO1.SOLAR INSTALLATION EXEMPT PER GOV...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 43 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
Supplemental to permit 25016-10000-13503 to revise the plan to include the unit numbers 101, 102, 104, 105, 160, 107, 108, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 301, 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 308, 401, 402, 40...
New 4-Story, Type VA, 51-unit apartment building: 3 units are reserved for Very Low, 40 Low, and & Moderate income units per 12.22 A.25 / AB1763 / AB2345 / AB290- with additional incentives per 12.24....
SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 25016-30000-02802 TO CLARIFY LOCATION OF WORK AT GUEST HOUSE UNDER PERMIT 1946LA04109.Windows (5) change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled...
3 window(s). Window and 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 wind...
Addition to existing SFD with remodel & laundry room. Replace fireplace with insert. Rework window in living room.
Supplemental permit to 25014-20000-03229 to revise height and capture the chage from flat roof to gable roof.
Remove existing front porch and replace with new addition and new entry porch to sfd. remodel throughout. re-frame entire roof. all work done per engineer design.
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing ___20___Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHS...
Eplan. Supplemental permit to 25016-10000-19139 to revise structural plans and revise floor plan. No change in plot plan.
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.