California Building Permits
21,741 recent building permits filed in California.
21,741 permits
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 20 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
Water damage, termite damage/ dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildings.
No fee. dept error. supplemental permit to permit #22016-10000-38761 to revise work description to be as follows: convert 349 sqft existing basement to adu. no changes to number of stories.
Window-9 and door-1patio (stucco at this area only) change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is requ...
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...
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 Severi...
Shoring for new apartment.
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...
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: demolish exisiting sfd w/ attached garage - sewer cap required
[ePlan] 2-STORY 2 DETACHED ADUs, ADU ON EACH LEVEL (799 SQ.FT EACH UNIT)2 of 3
ePlan. Supplemental to 24014-20000-00380 Permit to change roof framing of addition to back of garage, direction of stairs to attic and direction of awning joists. Capture the revision in floor area du...
NEW 1 STORY WITH MEZZANINE WAREHOUSE BUILDING. (Construction shall not commence without CALOSHA permit". Supplemental permit required to capture the CALOSHA clearance once it is obtained)
2025 wildfire rebuild, single-family dwelling with an attached garage, (2)-story. nfpa 13d sprinklers throughout eo1
Remodel of (e) office space, area of work 1992 s.f. new non- strutural partition fixtures and finishes.
eplan: Convert storage area to bathroom in a unit within an apartment (125 1/2 N Harper Ave).
***2025 wildfire 08 eligibel project*** grading r&r for new 2-story s.f.d. w/ attached garage and detached 2-story adu, 51 cubic yards.
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 Severi...
Replace drywall (no new walls added) for single family dwellings and duplexes only.Fire damage repair for residential buildings only (maximum 10% of replacement cost of building).
2 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).7 door(s). Window and door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified...
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.