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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.
40,660 recent building permits filed in California.
40,660 permits
Supplemental to: 23030-10000-04198 to revise site grading, due to duplex' foundation re-design (changed to raised foundation).
Addition and convert existing detached garge into accessory dwelling unit per lamc 12.22 a.33 (b)(1),(c),(d),(h) and (k).
(1) Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes)MEPs included.
Eplan: convert existing detached garage and addition for a total of 1,140sf adu. per lamc 12.22 a.33(b)(1).
Addition of a storage area in crawl space per engineer design *1 of 2*"COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 10/17/2024. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE". CEIS…
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Supplemental to 25016-10000-32194 to revise the site plan to show the outdoor laundry area
Water damage, termite damage/ dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildings.
Eplan: tenant improvement to existing office building to create three new suites. suite 200 to be 6,347 sqft, suite 210 to be 3,604 sqft , and suite 220 to be 6,514 sqft. scope of…
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing (30) Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very H…
Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
New 16'7"x42'5" 2-story accessory dwelling unit per gc 66323(a)(4)(nfpa-13d fire sprinklers required throughout)[3 of 3]
EPLAN: Remodel existing swimming pool and spa. Work to comply with 2026 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, Energy, and CALGreen Codes and City of Los Ange…
Convert existing storage/laundry room to bathroom, relocate existing w/d to kitchen/pantry, remodel kitchen, and new skylights.
Repair damaged balcony joists per plans at unit #1.
Interior alteration to increase the (e) wall opening and add a (n) ceiling beam. opening will increase to 14', reconfigure laundry closet.
2025 wildfire rebuild, single-family dwelling with an attached garage, basement, covered patio, and trellis, 2-story, 40' x 69.5' . nfpa 13d sprinklers throughout. eo8 eligible.
EPLAN. Early Start Foundation Only permit for ED-1 100% Affordable Housing Project
Comply with department order effective date 11/22/2021. permit will expire 30 days from issuance dateeplan: demolition of rec room***see comments
Interior remodel to the (e) sfd. no structural changes.
Ch1A - ePlan. P01 Equipment Room: Install CMU enclosures & 90 min. rated door openings. Install floor openings for future mechanical ducts inside P01 equipment room. P01 Parking: R…