32,519 recent building permits filed in California.
32,519 permits
Non-DCE-Standard- Standalone:5652/Lamas - UNIVERSITY; A Right-of-Way permit is required for the proposed work, which includes closing the existing driveway and replacing it with curb and gutter, and p...
Rapid Review-Standard-Building Construction:11886/Scripps Creek - MIRAMAR RANCH NORTH: Building permit (No Plan) for damage repair and replacement, in-kind, at an (E) MDU, Unit A. The repair/replaceme...
General-Express-Building Construction:4520/Executive - UNIVERSITY. Building, mechanical, electrical, & plumbing permits for proposed tenant improvement to (E) office building. Scope of work to include...
Actively Managed-Express-Building Construction:2606/Imperial - SOUTHEASTERN SAN DIEGO *SMALL BUSINUESS* Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing permits for a tenant improvement project. Work in...
General-Standard-Building Construction:1005/Concord - PENINSULA: Combination permit for addition and remodel for an existing Single-Family Residence. Work includes remodeling the existing pool pavilio...
Non-DCE-Express- Standalone:4722/68th - MID-CITY: EASTERN AREA - Right-of-Way permit for a proposed 2” copper water service, 1.5” water meter and box, proposed influence area and trench restoration, t...
General-Expedite-Building Construction:2710/L - **Complete Communities** SOUTHEASTERN SAN DIEGO; Building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing permit for (N) 3-story MDU, total of 12-units at vacant lot....
General-Express-Building Construction:500/Sea World - SEAWORLD: Building permit for the repair of the existing concrete steps and bleachers, limited to the seating area between the lower and middle tr...
General-Standard-Building Construction:3811/Valley Centre - CARMEL VALLEY. Building, electrical, suppression & alarm permits for (E) 5-story commercial building. Scope of work includes proposed replac...
vertical & horizontal addition, 3-story expansion focused on rear yard across both levels, front facade updated finishes, new windows, new bay window addition, landscape & drainage- water-reistant lan...
in-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 1st fl and in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 1st fl with 0 shower pan(s). alteration of service equipment. installing gas line.
convert (e) church into (n) childcare center service 0-5yr.new classrooms and support spaces with int alts & cou.new mep systems throughout and vol seismic upgrade,extension of (e) deck at west eval a...
re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
15/f- soft demolition - existing exterior furring wall to be removed from interior side to expose existing brick finishing. ab-017 applies
replace garage door, same size and location. field verify for 200sq inches of ventilation on door on existing in walls
non-structural demolition of interior components, interior demolition limited to removal of existing ceilings, light fixtures, interior partitions, furred walls, built-in millwork and fixtures, plumbi...
removal of plaster walls and ceilings. demo only no structural work. repair and remodel to be done under sep permit
unit #402: remodel (e) bathroom in apartment unit. remove (e) tub and replace w/ new shower, inlcuding valve and trim. repace (e) vanity, toilet. remove (e) nonstructural partition wall and install ne...
unit# 301, 302, 201, 202, 101, 102. fire loss. water damage. asbestos abatement to 6 units partial demo.
solar permit: installing 10 solar pv modules, 460 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.6 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, with 10 kwh each in capacity, ess units wi...
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.