32,464 recent building permits filed in California.
32,464 permits
2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH ATTACHED GARAGE, 2-STORY, 98'2 1/2" x 33'1".. NFPA 13D SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT. EO 8 ELIGIBLE.
12 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 win...
Eplan SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT # 22010-10000-02207 TO INSTALL NON RATED GALZING WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEMS TO PROTECTEDGLASS WALLS IN LIEU OF 2-HOUR RATED GLAZED FIREBARRIERS ON LEVEL 2 OF THE OPEN EXIT ACE...
supplemental to 26048-20000-00037 change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft.over existing solid sheathing __60____Squares. Class A roof covering is required withinVery High Fire Hazard Sev...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 17 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 5 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zon...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 20 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zo...
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...
Supplemental to 22016-10000-37355 to capture mep fees
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...
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...
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...
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...
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"...
Convert the (e) studyroom into a (n) bedroom, no proposed alteration.
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...
(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".
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.