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
Convert Existing Garage to JADU PER GC 66323(a)(1)and 66333
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 30 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very Hig…
T.I. remodel at suite 1150
2025 wildfire rebuild, supplemental permit to grading for new single family with attached garage and ret.wall and pool. ineligible
Installation of new direct vent gas fireplace within existing fireplace.
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Supplemental to 24014-10000-02698 to remove fire sprinklerand capture the correct building ht.
***2026 WILDFIRE PROJECT EO1 ELIGLBLE*** Supplemental to 25010-10000-04089 for change of garage layout
Non structural ti 32nd floor restrooms upgrades, includes relocation of existing toilet and grab bars, removal of one existing urinal to make ada compliant. minor finish revisions
Supplemental permit to 25020-10000-022491 to install/ add parking bollard and lighting poles.(The accessory open truck parking area is custom parking stall design/ non-standard LAD…
(n) retaining wall. remove portion of (e) retaining wall (n) cmu wall
Eplan: proposed 2 new detached accessory dwelling units per gc 66323(a)(4)
Application of an approved coating to an existing exterior balcony or deck.Water damage, termite damage or dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residentialbuildings
ePlan: New detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (1200 SF) per Ordinance LAMC 12.22 A.33(b)(1) . Work per wood frame prescriptive provisions .
Supplemental to permit no. 25010-30000-00140 to capture mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permit fees.
Interior remodel to bathroom on second floor of existing single family dwelling.
ePlan. New illuminated wall sign with dim 66" x 25" located 6'-2" a.f.f.
(2)Kitchen & (2)bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
<eplan>convert existing 3rd floor managers office and 2nd floor gym into an adu per gc 66323(a)(3)(nfpa 13 sprinklers throughout)
Grading for pool and retaining wall
Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).