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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 **change of use from motion picture production studio (f-1) to storage/warehouse (s-1). no changes in parking requirements. no exterior changes to the building or site.
Water damage, termite damage/ dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildings.Application of an approved coating to an existing exterior balcony or deck.
Application of an approved coating to an existing exterior balcony or deckReplacement of damaged framing members (less than 10% of replacement cost of building) for houses and dupl…
Shoring for new affordable housing apartment building with basement
2025 wildfire rebuild, single-family dwelling with an attached garage and adu, (3)-story, nfpa 13(r) sprinklers throughout eo1
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Water damage, termite damage/ dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildings.
Interior non-structural remodel to (e) condo. relocate non load-bearing wall to enlarge (e) bathroom.
2 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
Supplemental permit for 23010-20000-02305 to change trellis to cov'd patio **eplan**
Voluntary foundation upgrade to (e) 2- story single family dwelling per la city standard plan #1 and engineered details
Supplemental permit to 26016-70000-17751 to change the type of building from apt. to sfd
Waterproof and repair the (e) balcony for unit #12. replace guardrail. work per engineer design.
Supplemental ref: 23014-40000-03854 to revise height of ADU and framing plans. Revision to setback at addition area.
Voluntary r&r grading for new single family dwelling
Supplemental to permit# 26016-40000-17282, to correct address from 3171 garcia st to 3300 larga ave
Convert irreg shaped portion of sfd 1st floor into junior accessory dwelling unit (485 sq ft) per gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(a) and 65852.22
Supplemental to 25010-20000-01449 to revise floor plan and revise title 24 from all electric to natural gas.
(ePLAN) Supplemental to permit #24010-10000-03427 to remove all electric requirements.
Eplansupplemental permit to 25014-10000-03751 to increase size of addition to enlarge size of new bedroom
Demolition of detached garage at rear of lot. Pedestrian protection fence required.