32,179 recent building permits filed in California.
32,179 permits
EPALN: Demolition of (e) 111' x 243' office building.
Remodel at 2nd floor of (e) two story sfd per engineering.
5 window(s). Window and door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is require…
EPLAN: Install (1) new prefabricated paint mix room in existing auto body shop.
ePlan. Demo (e) detached 2-car garage with attached laundry room
Grading for site prep and for new duplex / ADU
EPLAN: Convert garage to ADU per GCS 66323 (a)(1). Work per WFPP.
Supplemental permit to 25010-10000-00197 to revise surrounding grade and structural per on site conditions
Eplansupplemental to permit # 23010-20000-00701 to revise the structural plans & change the eor.
Additions and remodel to (e) sfd. all work done per engineering.
Eplan. Supplemental permit to 24014-10000-03320 to replace existing concrete slab with new slab on grade per structural foundation plan & capture change on T24
eplan: Use of land for Construction of non-public asphalt flat parking lot
eplanEXTERIOR AND INTERIOR REMODEL TO (E) STORAGE AND OFFICE BUILDING. NEW ADA COMPLIANT RAMP.
ePlan. Supplemental to 21016-10000-56424 increase height by 3'10" due to existing site condition. No change in plot plan.
supplemental to 25048-20000-02206 change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
***2025 Wildfire**EplanGrading permit for proposed private swimming pool and spa
Suppl. permit to 26047-20000-00174 to add a spa and baja to the (e) pool shell.
supplemental to 26048-20000-00038 change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
2 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
Pool remodel to reduce (e) pool size per la standard plan 268 and engineer details
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.