32,464 recent building permits filed in California.
32,464 permits
EPLAN Supplemental to Permit 20010-10000-00755 for Structural Revisions for Trusses on both 2nd and Roof plans. Scope to also include minor structural revisions. 5 of 9
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing (22) Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Seve...
2025 wildfire rebuild. removal and recompaction (r&r) grading for rebuild of 2-story single family dwelling. eo 1 eligible.
Supplemental to 22014-20000-04764: ADDITION AND REMODEL TO (E) SFD
Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per LA City Standard Plan #1; no foundation replacement (Earthquake hazard reduction per Chapter 92 of the Los Angeles Building C...
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)
ePlan NEW POOL PER LA STD PLAN #268
Nonstructural int t.i. within ex office bldg
EPLAN Supplemental to Permit 20010-10000-00752 for Structural Revisions for Trusses on both 2nd and Roof plans.Scope to also include minor structural revisions. 3 of 9
Supplemental Permit to 22010-10000-05480. Revised kitchen floor layout.
EPLAN Supplemental to 25016-20000-23626 to Remove Fire Sprinklers. ***NEW UNIT NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED IF EXISTING UNIT IS NOT***
Convert (e) detached garage into an ADU per LAMC12.22A.33(b)(1)
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.
Eplansupplemental to permit # 23010-20000-00436 to revise the structural plans & change the eor.
Grading at non-hillside area
Demo existing window and facade with new cripple wall***2 of 2***
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...
(n) roof deck over (e) detached garage
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 required for doors and wind...
Supplemental permit to 24016-20000-25688_ for transfer of permit from R E Gonzalez Const, license #1065974_ to PURE ENERGY CONSTRUCTION, license #1066309_.
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.