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.
40,526 recent building permits filed in California.
40,526 permits
Addition to ex. sfd to expand kitchen. new attached open trellis patio cover. remodel sfd to create new laundry room, replace windows and doors per plans.
(5) 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 wi…
1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Replace drywall (no new walls added) for single family dwellings and duplexes only.Chimney repair f…
New 38' x 81'-1" irregular shaped 2-story sfd w/ accessory dwelling unit per lamc 12.22 a.33 (c) and (e) and 2-car garage. nfpa 13d fire sprinklers throughout. all work per enginee…
Complete work done under previously expired permit #01016-20000-19496. Work is 96% complete (minimum 75% completed as determined by inspection).
Unlimited owner reveals + same-day permits
Pro lifts the 10/month cap, drops the 7-day freshness delay, and lets you export any search to CSV. $79/mo for the first 100 subscribers.
Remove the (e) window and replace it with a (n) door within the (e) opening of (e) sfd. no structural changes.
Eplansupplemental permit to 25010-20000-04529 to update correct sfd info showing on site plan, no change in dimemsion nor location.
ePlan: Install a 25.96kW DC Commercial solar system over parking canopy.
Proposed additions to expand existing bedrm, bathrm & closet. construction design per engr.
Convert portion of (e) attachd garage to storage/laundry, 21'-4" x 9'-0" addition to extend garage and 23'-9" x 11'-1" addition to (e) sfd.see comment
Voluntary foundation upgrade to (e) 2 story multi family dwelling per engineered detail.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 20 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fir…
Supplemental to 18010-10000-05313: Update legal description (Lot 1)
Supplemental permit to #19047-10000-00166 & #19047-10001-00166 to change contractors to "nick satter inc" lic: 736155
ePlan ** Convert existing attached storage into JADU per GC 66323(a)(1) and 66333
(n) attached adu addition to single family dwelling per state gc 66323(a)(1)
Supplemental to 18010-10004-05315: Update legal description and correct address (Lot 2)
New one story master bathroom and wic addition, kitchen and bathroom remodel, new retrofit windows like for like, add insulation and drywall to whole house.
EPLAN Supplemental permit to 26014-20000-00407 to add powder room within existing square footage and reconfigure primary bathroom and closets, add skylights and revise structural p…
Demo (e) detached garage - pedestrian fence required. sewer cap not required