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.
40,452 recent building permits filed in California.
40,452 permits
no change in occupancy or use . no additions to area or height. interior ti of (e) retail bank and financial banking center to include (n) finishes, partitions, and meps
1200sqf 2-story horizontal addition of (e) sfh. 1/f addition includes 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, closets, laundry room, mech room.2/f addition includes kitchen, dining, living room, new…
50th and 51st floors: office t.i - new partitions and offices. new finishes on existing stairs between 50 and 51 floors. mep deferred. ref demo permit 202606092855.
construction of new adu in rear lot yard, type v-b, 2-story adu.
barrier removal for restroom, curb ramp and parking. document accessible path of travel. ref 202506173479
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unit #1104: (1) kitchen, (1) bathroom remodel in kind, like for like. kitchen approximately 80sf, bathroom approximaltey 41sf.
partial remodel of an existing detached garage.
unit #2102: (1) kitchen, (1) bathroom remodel in kind, like for like. kitchen approximately 80sf, bathroom approximaltey 41sf.
unit #1807: (1) kitchen, (1) bathroom remodel in kind, like for like. kitchen approximately 95sf, bathroom approximately 35sf.
renewal
response to complaint 202654497: rear yard fence tall than 6' regrading of back yard per allowed 30" and 36" vertical sections
recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#201909060953
replace siding at front facade. replace windows at front facade. patch repair front portion of roof, replace 8'. replace sheet metol cornice cop at roof.
ste 350:mech: new vrd condenser unit and new vrv branch selector added to serve 3/f ti, non new fsd's. elec: provide power for mech equipment or a warm shell, no new lighting.
pool and grotto gunite design and installation by contractor, pool sub, and pool engineer. the pool permit is the deferred submittal attached to planning and dbi approved permit# 2…
restroom floor demo and replacement in kind. restroom fixtures replacement in kind. electrical devices in restroom replacement in kind. utility sink replacement in kind.
ti includes (n) non strutural partitions, finishes, alterations to (e) bathrooms, and mep associated with listed wsork. soft demo under 202606032472
replace e) front entry stair in-kind per sfbc 1011.12.3. replace brick stair structure w/ wood framed walls/stucco, concrete foundations, concrete treads. new interior accessibilit…
replace new garage door and new eletcrical door opener.
permit renewal.