32,466 recent building permits filed in California.
32,466 permits
ePlan: CORE AND SHELL AND CHANGE OF USE FROM (E) RESTAURANT TO RETAIL (F-IA) AND OFFICE (F-IB).
Suppl. permit to 23019-20000-02709 to revise the work description to only demo 220 sq. ft. garage (e) sfd to remain.
Eplan: Conversion of (E) attached covered patio into habitable space to (E) 1-story SFD with attached (E) garage
supplemental to 25048-20000-02220 change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
[ePlan]2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED GARAGE, 2-STORY, 80'0"x38'0". NFPA 13D SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT, E01
2025 wildfire rebuild. not an eligible project ** supplemental to permit no. 25014-30000-04514 to capture floor plan changes, and structural changes per field conditions, and change designer/architect...
Block fence wall at property line
ePlan. Demolition of (E) Single Family Dwelling with Attached Garage. "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 10/25/2023. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE"
ePlan. Demolish 12'x6' double faced offiste sign with takedown credit applied to LA Metro TCN sign FF-1.OSSPIP Case #377868
Eplan. remodel to (e) single family dwelling to include modification to interior wall and layout, bathroom & kitchen remodel, new windows and doors, and new wood stairs at rear.
1 door(s). Window and door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and window...
Supplemental to 25014-20000-02426 to revise the overall building height from 26.41' to 26.99'
Supplemental Permit to 22010-10000-05480. Revised kitchen floor layout.
Supplemental permit to 25016-20000-32409 to revise the accessibility and add the unit number
Nonstructural int t.i. within ex office bldg
Retaining wall at non-hillside area
EPLAN Supplemental to 25016-20000-23626 to Remove Fire Sprinklers. ***NEW UNIT NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED IF EXISTING UNIT IS NOT***
SUPPLEMENTAL TO Complete work done under previously expired permit #____19016-10000-14112______. Work is ___80___% complete(Minimum 75% percent completed as determined by inspection).MECHANICAL, ELECT...
*** no fee dept error - supplemental permit to 24010-20000-04399 to add nfpa-13d fire sprinklers to the structrural inventory
EPLANSUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 24014-20000-02294 TO Revised T24
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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