32,597 recent building permits filed in California.
32,597 permits
Complete work done under previously expired permit # 21014-20000-00641. Work is _90_% complete (minimum 75% completed as determined by inspection).
(2)Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 02/25/2026. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE".
ePlan NEW POOL PER LA STD PLAN #268
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 16 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zo...
Convert the (e) studyroom into a (n) bedroom, no proposed alteration.
Supplemental to 25048-10000-00818 to capture non-illuminated sign (sign #2) and to capture 4 signs listed to be installed on separate building than signs 1 and 3. 4 wall signs -illuminated:sign 4@ 34"...
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
COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date01/24/2024. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE.Fire repair and remodel of existing single family home to CONVERT TO A DUPLEX AND A NEW ADU PER LAM...
Concrete block freestanding masonry fence walls constructed per Information Bulletin P/BC 2020-096 located in residential zones, maximum 6 feet height above grade, and not located in the required fron...
6 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 required for doors and wind...
Concrete block freestanding masonry fence walls constructed per Information Bulletin P/BC 2020-096 located in residential zones, maximum 6 feet height above grade, and not located in the required fron...
SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO REMOVE Chimney repair for residential buildings (per City standard details) FROM WORK DESCRIPTION. WORK DESCRIPTION CHANGED TO: Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no str...
Eplan: install (2) new illuminated wall signse02: 59 1/2" x 142 3/4" (58.9 sq ft)e03: 52" x 124 3/4" (45 sq ft)
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 25 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
Additions and remodel to (e) sfd. all work done per engineering.
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 22016-10000-37355 to capture mep fees
NDC -5689 Mandatory seismic retrofit of existing non-ductile concrete building per ordinance and CORE AND SHELL, CHANGE OF USE FROM ARTIST RESIDENCE (14 UNITS) TO OFFICE WITH 3RD FLOOR ADDITION AND ND...
***2025 Wildfire**EplanGrading permit for proposed private swimming pool and spa
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.