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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.
40,452 recent building permits filed in California.
40,452 permits
revision to 202507150846, modify parking lot to add van accessible parking stall
revison to pa# 2023-1117-1053 ref (2024-1003-2286) no changes to interior. exterior work (not visible to public right of way) consists of addition of (3) new windows, new 45 min fi…
structural revision to 202604229878
like for like bathroom remodel update plumbing and electrical up to code.
1st floor - add 1 media and 1 entertainment room. no exterior work.
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recommencement and completion of work approved under pa 201908057913 and 201911147348.
to comply with complaint# 202658742. non-structural / exploratury demo at 265 - 08th avenue. interior. (at kitchen, dining, and living room, replace in kind)
ste 300: modify (e) duct and diffuser layout to match new layout @ 3rd floor. ref to bpa: 202603258240
build storage closet in front room. install header in 4 ft wall opening.
solar permit: installing 14 solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of rating 5.74 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 2 energy storage unit, with 5.0 kwh each in…
revision to bpa#202512010670. relocate sales area, mw fixtures and cove per site condition
unit 8: kitchen and bathroom remodel in kind.
1/fl- scope of work tenant improvement including, non bearing partitions, ceilings, lights, doors, frames, hardware and casework and restroom upgrades for new event space. meps def…
new 1 bed & 1 bath attached adu. convert one car garage & conditioned space in lower level of a 2 story split level sfd into an adu. upper floor work entails only straightening sta…
replace subfloor in storage room for pizza shop. replace decayed lumber in rear staircase, all in kind less than 50% repair.
2nd & 4th floors: revision to pa#202606173460, (6) new phone booths & (4) existing phone booths to be brought up to code on level2. (2) new phone booths on level 4 with structural…
in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 2nd fl with 1 shower pan(s).
revision to 202106162598 structural configuration & detail (recommencement under 202410072455) removal e) front stairs & replace with new stairs, correct nov 202657629 & 202312753
ste 1100 11/f: includes new construction of conf rooms, huddle, phone & break area. mep will be submitted as a separate permit. scope does not alter fixture quantities, occ load, c…
remove and replace the existing roof deck membrane for roof deck. no change in size and layout. no fire to be used.