32,464 recent building permits filed in California.
32,464 permits
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
Eplansupplemental to permit # 23010-20000-00701 to revise the structural plans & change the eor.
NEW 30'-0"X 31'-4" DETACHED IRREGULAR SHAPED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER GCS 66323(a)(2). NFPA -13D FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIRED THROUGHOUT.
EPLAN: Convert garage to ADU per GCS 66323 (a)(1). Work per WFPP.
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...
1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
EPLAN Supplemental to Permit 20010-10000-00750, -00751, -00752, -00754, -00755, -00757, -00758, -00759, -00760 for Structural Revisions for Trusses on both 2nd and Roof plans.1 of 9
supplemental to 26048-20000-00036change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
Ch1A - CHANGE OF USE OF THE EXISTING POOL HOUSE USE BUILDING TO AUTOMATIVE TIRE/WHEEL REPAIR SHOP.
****2025 WILDFIRE EO-1 ELIGIBLE REBUILD****NEW DETACHED ONE STORY ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER LAMC 12.22 A.33 (c) and (e) WITH COVERED PATIO , NFPA-13D FIRE SPRINKLERS REQUIRED THROUGHOUT, ALL WORK PE...
ePlan NEW POOL PER LA STD PLAN #268
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 new solid sheathing 11 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zo...
Demo existing 4 car garage *2 of 2*
EPLAN: NEW 2-STORY DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT TO COMPLY WITH LAMC12.22A.33(b)(1) PER ENGINEERING
*** 2025 WILD FIRE ***. Tenant improvement to (E) Restaurant w/ new Storefront
Water damage, termite damage/ dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildingat level 30 corridor
ePlan: ADDITION TO AND CONVERT PORTION OF (E) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ATTACHED CARPORT TO ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER GC 66323(a)(1)."COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER EFFECTIVE DATE 03/02/202...
Water damage, termite damage/ dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildings.Fiber Cement siding over solid sheathing with an approved water-resistive barrier per valid ICC...
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.