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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.
40,452 recent building permits filed in California.
40,452 permits
#505: in kind bathroom remodel. no wall changes, new electrical plugs and switches, new plumbing and fixtures and shower pan.
dry rot repairs to deck, less than 50% repairs back of bldg.
occupant load review for intermitent use of lobby as assembly in support of sffd operational permit.
2 bathroom remodels inkind, toilet replacement, new vanity cabinet, replace tub, replace tiles.
water damage repair to sheetrock, install new insulation and shearwall for seismic reinforcement. repair decking plywood on back deck, < 50% repair, replace (4) windows and (2) doo…
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construct 1 bedroom, 1 full bath at g/f. remodel (e) kitchen, living room, & add half bath on 2/f. remodel (e) bathroom & construct cantilevered deck at 3/f. construct (n) deck w/…
add 1 full bathroom, remodel kitchen, and replace 3 windows.
revision 202307283261 and ref 202410039947 to include rear yard layout and patio walls. revisie foundation details at north and south property lines to match (e) conditions. revise…
legalization of ground floor conditioned space including an excercise room/gym and powder room. new drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes & rated wall & ceiling where required…
excavage and installl new rear yard retaining wall in front of failing brick retaining wall
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#: 202501279160. all work is complete.
revisions to pa #202510248057. change function of 2 windows on rear elevation.
comply w/ nov# 202431930: legalize (e) unpermitted interior remodeling & structural alteration, garage conversion to habitable space, & reconfiguration 1st, 2nd, 3rd fl layouts, in…
& to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202502100007 & 202503111989. all work is complete.
remove existing fire place in 2nd floor and install a new electrical fire place in the middle of the north wall in the living room. replace 9 pieces of interior/back windows.
repair 2 deteriorating joists and deck boards. re fasten guard railing. all work at balcony second floor, non street visible, less than 50% repair.
#108b. ref to pa# 202603207998. deferred electrical for 108b bike room. new lights and outlets.
add a shoring permit for construction. main permit pa# 202512041041
revision to pa #202407186789, minor revision to footing at 1st floor stair wall, and python fasteners as approved in permit pa #202605040620.
site permit- create a new entrance to existing suite by adding the existing porch area. change tiles, floor, toilet and sink at existing suite bathroom. add radiant heating floor @…