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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.
40,526 recent building permits filed in California.
40,526 permits
Repair of a 180 feet high slope with a gradient as steep as 1h:1v using soil nails and wire rope netting on the northern portion of the site. 1 of 2see 25030-10000-03552
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 17 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fir…
**ePlan***2025 Wildfire EO8 Eligible**** Supplemental to B25LA22485 / 25010-10000-02428, for Construction Revision. Removed elevator on plans and layout revisions. No change to ove…
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing_76_Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard…
ePlanRepair exterior balconies about (E) 3-story apartment with garage.
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Supplemental permit to 26016-90000-14747 for change in address from 10260 W Mossy Rock Cir Apt 0053 to 10260 W. MOSSY ROCK CIR. No change in legal.
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 Lo…
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…
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 45 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very Hig…
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 Lo…
Kitchen/bathroom (2) remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Replace drywall (no new walls added) for single family dwellings and duplexes only.Install radiant ba…
New 18'11-5/8" x 25'5-5/8" accessory dwelling unit with per lamc 12.22 a.33(b)(1)3
Convert portion of (e) garage w/ addition to accessory dwelling unit per lamc 12.22 a.33 (c) and (e) and to add (n) 2 car garage all work per engineering
**2025 Wildfire Project** Backfill (E) pool, pool shell to get removed and backfilled with certified fill
TI: change of use from medical clinic to take-out bakery (763 SF).
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 13 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fir…
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 Lo…
Grading for swimming pool backfill with structural compacted fill and removing pool shell per info bulleting p/bc 2026-111.
ePlanSupplemental to permit 26014-10000-00267. Change walk-in-closet in guest bedroom to wall closet. Remove skylight in Powder Room.
Eplan: supplemental permit to permit#26014-10000-00067 to revise interior floor plan and shear walls at kitchen.