32,179 recent building permits filed in California.
32,179 permits
EPLAN: Convert garage to ADU per GCS 66323 (a)(1). Work per WFPP.
ePlan: Exterior Alteration to (E) SFD to replace existing roof clay tile with the same new roof clay tile . Including new sheathing as necessary .
Suppl. permit to 26047-20000-00174 to add a spa and baja to the (e) pool shell.
ePlan. Demolition of (E) Single Family Dwelling with Attached Garage. "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 10/25/2023. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE"
EPLAN: REPAIR OF FIRE DAMAGED BUILDING "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 02/18/2025. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE".
Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT# 26016-30000-04802, TO CORRECT WORK DESCRIPTION TO READ "Replace drywall (no new walls added) for single family dwellings and duplexes only. . Water damage, termite damage or dr...
Temporary Shoring to build a permitted Retaining Wall
Change of use of 1st floor portion of 2-story bldg. from office, beauty shop, and take out restaurant w/ market to outpatient medical clinic.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 28 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
ADD NEW 24' x 50' SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING [PER SB9] W/ AN ATT. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS [PER LAMC 12.22 A.33 (c)-(d)] AND TWO 2-CAR GARAGES TO (E) 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
EPLAN Convert existing attached garage and storage into an accessory dwelling unit per state law GCS 66323 (a)(3). ***REQD TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R***
**2025 Wildfire Eligible Project** Eplan. Backfill of pool and spa with certified fill and remove shell
(14) Window change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified byNational Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and windows replaced in al...
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...
EPLAN Supplemental to Permit 20010-10000-00759 for Structural Revisions for Trusses on both 2nd and Roof plans.8 of 9
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...
Complete work done under previously expired permit # 16014 - 10000 - 00340. Work is _85_% complete (minimum 75% completed as determined by inspection).
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing___1___Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ)...
*EPLAN* SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 24016-10000-37419 TO REVISE SCOPE OF WORK TO CHANGE OF USE FROM (E) 1-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING TO 1-STORY DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER GCS 66323(a)(4). NO CH...
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.
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