32,179 recent building permits filed in California.
32,179 permits
*** 2025 WILD FIRE ***. Tenant improvement to (E) Restaurant w/ new Storefront
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 11 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zo...
Grading for site prep and for new duplex / ADU
Pool remodel to reduce (e) pool size per la standard plan 268 and engineer details
ePlan: Exterior Alteration to (E) SFD to replace existing roof clay tile with the same new roof clay tile . Including new sheathing as necessary .
Demo existing 4 car garage *2 of 2*
Supplemental permit to 25010-10000-00197 to revise surrounding grade and structural per on site conditions
supplemental to 25048-20000-02206 change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
supplemental to 26048-20000-00038 change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
eplan: Use of land for Construction of non-public asphalt flat parking lot
Supplemental permit to permit #26016-90000-06606 to: Correct the Work Description to read "Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheat...
Install radiant barrier and/or insulation in attic for residential buildings.
Concrete block freestanding masonry fence walls constructed per Information Bulletin P/BC 2026-096 located in residential zones, maximum 6 feet height above grade, and not located in the required fron...
Supplemental permit to 19010-10000-04149: Change from originally approved doors to Roller Shutter roll-up doors.
Eplan. one story addition ( 349 sq.ft) and remodel of existing single family dwelling.
eplan New addition to SFD and New Covered Porch addition
Install two (2) illuminated wall signsEO1: 8' - 6-7/8" x 10' - 9-7/8" (91.75 SF) @ 10'-8" a.f.f.EO2: 22'- 3/8" x 2' - 7-1/4" (55.75 SF) @ 17'-0" a.f.f.
2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED GARAGE, 2-STORY, 77'0"x36'0". NFPA 13D SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT EO1[SEE COMMENTS]
ePlan. Demolish 12'x6' double faced offiste sign with takedown credit applied to LA Metro TCN sign FF-1.OSSPIP Case #377868
Supplemental permit to 25016-20000-32409 to revise the accessibility and add the unit number
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.
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