recent building permits…
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.
40,659 recent building permits filed in California.
40,659 permits
Replace wood planks at walkway - second floor -like for like
Eplan. structural alteration & conversion of detached garage into two accessory dwelling units per gc 66323(a)(4) & separate laundry room
2025 wildfire rebuild, grading for new single family dwelling. eo1 eligible.
supplemantl pemrit to 26014-30000-01266 to Stairway new roof deck.
Proposed cabana/storage and pool deck
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Grading for proposed single family dwelling with attached garage
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 65 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very Hig…
Repair damaged balcony joists per plans at units #1, 3 & 4
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 23 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fir…
Capture linkage fee under permit # 24014-30000-04355 and terminate linkage fee affidavit # 20250039094
supplemental to capture the planning clearance and stamp on the plans to verify the ridgeline location and 15 feet height restriction within 50 feet of ridgline
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 28 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very Hig…
Addition to existing single family dwelling and convert to duplex. proposed breezeway to connect the units per sb9 two-unit development ca govt code 65852.21 - per engineer *nfpa-1…
Replace drywall (no new walls added) for single family dwellings and duplexes only
2025 wildfire, new grading for sfd.
ePlan New detached ADU per GC 66323(a)(2)
New retaining wall on piles (max height: 5', total length: 54')
Demo the (e) 7,040 sq. ft. one story auto repair.
Eplan: new 10'-0" max height retaining wall ( 100.33 lf) per engineering
Demo existing recording studio, pedestrian protection fence required