California Building Permits
21,624 recent building permits filed in California.
21,624 permits
building 16: (63 beatrice ln - # 1, # 2) exterior building repairs in kind.
remodel one kitchen and one bathroom in kind at the second floor. no structural work - no wall or framing modifications.
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202010247322, 201701268036, 202010035826.
reroofing with in kind materials 5a plybase & 5a moddified bitumen, no hot works.
reroofing with in kind materials 5a plybase & 5a moddified bitumen, no hot works.
to obtian final inspection for work approved under pa# 202206025427. all work is complete.
provide new downslope driveway from (e) curb cut to (e) garage that was mad inaccessible when street was raised. remove tree within publice right-of-way. rebuild front exterior entry stairway.
voluntary structural strenthening. install foundation bolting at perimeter & structural walls at first floor (e) sill/(e) fndt locations. not visible from street, located in garage. (brace & bolt prog...
unit 316: remove and replace existing kitchen and vanity cabinets in kind. electric panel to be replaced w 125 amp panel. new ceramic tile and plumbing fixtures. no wall changes. 1 bath remodel in kin...
re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
re-roofing no torch or hot work, flat roof.
bathroom remodel to include remove and replace (e) finishes, vanity, toilet, and tub shower. all in kind.
legalization of an existing 577 sq. ft. first-floor area located beneath the existing second-floor overhang, consisting of one bedroom, one bathroom, and one storage room
renovate existing bathroom, new fixtures, new lighting, new tile, no structural work.
build a (n) less than 6 foot tall by 14 foot long wood fence along the side of property visible from street. fence to be 75% open at front setback and solid beyond.
the proposed scope includes interior demolition & reconfiguration of an (e)commercial kitchen space.work involves removing the dining area, reconfiguring partition walls, updating plumbing fixtures(in...
solar permit: installing 10 solar pv modules, 435 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.35 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, of 240 vac, with 10 kwh each in capacity,...
revision to approved permit #2024-0731-7681. 1) new window 2) revisied window sizes/types 3) removed windows/slylights, and associated structural.
re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
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.