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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.
40,656 recent building permits filed in California.
40,656 permits
Supplemental permit for 16010-20000-01394 to revise design & add 1/2 bathroom on roof creating a 3rd story
Grading for new pool
Convert portion of single family dwelling (390.8 sf) into new jadu per gc 66323(a)(1)and 66333
Interior repair unit 2824 s grand cl of (e) apartment including interior drywall and tile on floor.
4 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 require…
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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 Hig…
Addition of detached rec. room to (e) detached adu.
New Open Trellis length 23 ' by Width 24'
Structural permit to 26016-10000-05521 structural revision, remodel (e) kitchen and bathroom. repair and replace drywall, electical and plumbing at remodel area. no change to plot…
Grading for an addition off a storage area in crawl space per engineer design *2 of 2*"COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 10/17/2024. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUA…
Eplan. supplemental to 26047-10000-00454 to revise site planto revise the dimension measured from pool to garage overhangno change to pool dimension, no other changes
ePlan: Change of use from storage to office within existing mall.
Major remodel (only portion of foundation & footing to remain) an addition to make a 21'2"x32'11" accessory dwelling unit per gc 66323(a)(4)(nfpa-13d fire sprinklers required throu…
eplan Change of use and T.I to (E) office/print shop to a new retail space. New fixtures, shelves, finishes, bathroom alterations, and accessible ramp.
ePlan New pool and spa per standard plan
(1)Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). Combine with electrical, hvac, plumbing
Eplan Add 1-story covered front porch and extend roof at front of (E) SFD
Supplemental permit to 26016-10000-14235. add soffits to interior classroom from duct.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 50 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very Hig…
2025 wildfire project, grading for new sfd with basement, new retaining walls, shoring, and pool / spa excavation. eo8 eligible.