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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
Eplan: proposed new window addition and shear wall reinforcement per engineer design
New pool per standard plan 270
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…
Eplan convert existing garage to jadu per gcs 66323(a)(1) and 66333
Supp to permit 22010-20000-02994 to revise the scope of work to new irr shaped 46'-6" x 75' sb9 dwelling unit w/ att accessory dwelling unit; nfpa-13d thru-out
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Convert part of existing dwelling to attached a.d.u. per gc 66323(a)(1)
Bathroom (1) remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
Remodel, irregular shaped additions w/ trellis to (e) sfd.
Supplemental to permit# 25016-10000-25129 to add a card reader to door 3098
Grading for proposed pool enlargement and remodel
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…
Supplemental to 25010-20000-01450 to revise plans to reflect site conditions (relocate proposed adu) and revise t-24 from all electric to natural gas.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 27 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very Hig…
Supplemental to permit 26026-10000-00058 field modification horizontal rails changed to light gauge 2" x 2" x 14 ga cfs no change to design intent or appearance
ePlan. 1-story addition to (e) single story SFD and remodel the house
****2025 la wildfire eo-1 eligible rebuild****grading for new basement- see comments
3 Window change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and wind…
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…
EPLAN: Removal and recompaction permit for the property at 232 N. Coronado St. this permit is in conjuction with building permit #s: 25010-10000-03344 and 25010-10000-03003
Water damage, termite damage/ dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildings.COMPLY WTIH DEPARTMENT ORDER WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE 7-22-26. PERMIT TO EXPIR…