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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
Backfill (e) pool with certified fill - shell to be removed
Eplan: proposed 2 new detached accessory dwellin g units per gc 66323(a)(4)
Bathroom ( 1 ) remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
Install radiant barrier and/or insulation in attic for residential buildings.
Eplangrading permit for: 25010-10000-05844, 25010-10000-05787, and 25010-10000-05845
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2 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
ePlan Supplemental to 26014-20000-00133 to revise the setbacks per survey. Include 1 hour fire rated walls and reduce patio cover dimensions
Supplemental to Permit no. 24014-10000-03321 to remove the fire sprinklers requirement. See comments.
Eplan: (e) a.l.q. to be converted into an sb9 with an interior remodel per sb9 two unit development . no chage to building footprint.
4'2"x4'4" addition near front of sfd,5'0"x14'11" porch addition at front of sfd, and12'11"x39'9" irregular shaped addition to rear of sfdand remodel per engineering.
Suppl permit to 26047-20000-00207 to relocate pool equipment
EPLAN Supplemental to Permit # 25016-10000-21877 for Structural revisions to slab and foundation plan.
Deferred submittal to 24016-10000-32076 for new Guardrails and Handrails at the existing stair from Level 3 to Level 4.
SUPPLEMENTAL TO 25010-20000-00044 TO Change trellis rafters size from 2x12 to 4x8. and change building height
[eplan] ground floor addition to (e) garage to have attached adu per gc 66323(a)(2)
Remove existing roof tiles, apply new underlayment and reset roof tiles (Cool roof compliance is not required).
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 12 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fir…
Supplemental permit to permit no. 25014-10000-03745 to provide minor floor plan changes layout, and to remove the fire sprinklers requirements.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 22 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very Hig…
Remove (e) wood balustrades and replace with iron & wood handrails. Remove (e) metal box fireplace and replace with metal gas burning floating fireplace.