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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
4/f: revision to permit 202508294225. revise sheets a1.2, a2.1, a2.3 and a9.1 to reflect changes in various ceiling sheetrock details and sheetrock protection of an air shaft reque…
kitchen and (2) bathroom remodel (guest + master). replace kitchen sink + plumbing fixtures upgrade appliances and lights all in the same location, no change to plumbing or electri…
revision to permit 202112013459 (ref recommencement 202605080956). room designation change on lower level. bedroom changed to dressing room and adjacent living room changed to bedr…
remove existing 2 stories deck and stair and reconfigure and build a new 2 stories deck & stair at rear yard.
revision to adu pa# 202210194715 reconfigurating floor plan included relocating bath & kitchen
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revise the scope of p/a #2026-0326-8350 to include the removal and replacement of (8) windows, (2) skylights, and (1) balcony railing assembly.
interior kitchen remodel of single family residence. work includes new cabinetry and 2 replacement windows to covered covered courtyard not visible from street.
in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 2nd fl with 0 shower pan(s).
top unit -nterior remodel of (e) condo unit including kitchen remodel, reconfige 2 (e) bathrooms, convert (e) half bath into full bath, removal of non bearing interior partitions,…
replace and repair back stairs back of home, less than 50% repair.
exterior like-for-like remodel and repair of existing deck, removal and replacement of existing deck boards, removal/replacement of existing guardrail in kind and installation of n…
unit 303: bathroom remodel, remove tub surround, install new vanity, new faucet, tiles. kitchen remodel, new base sink, cabinets, counter tops, new faucet, and new linoleum in kind…
remodel two bathrooms at rear of home. in one bathroom that has a tub and a shower, remove the tub and keep shower.
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202411064515. all work is complete.
remodels in kind, kitchen remodel, replace cabinets, appliances, and plumbing fixtures, bathroom remodel, new drywall, tiles, plumbing. kitchen approx 100 sq ft, bathroom 50 sq ft.
@ e uft shaft @ ground fl: remove e lift. remove e wood post @ lift area. provide new steel columns, n steel columns, new beam at 2nd fl. new lift by others.
restaurant area: remove current floor, funiture, and three handsink.
solar permit: installing 18 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of rating 7.92 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, of 240 vac, with 10 k…
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202202158026. all work is complete.
unit b: replace sink, new counter tops, new cabinets in kitchen. replace work in kind.