32,179 recent building permits filed in California.
32,179 permits
Standard- Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Standalone:2802/Agave - OTAY MESA: Electrical permit for the proposed installation of LED street lighting for a new R-2 development: Work includes pedestrian,...
Rapid Review-Standard-Building Construction:1831/Thomas - UNIVERSITY; Combination building permit for the replacement in-kind of (5) (E) doors and (13) (E) windows, the remodel of (1) (E) kitchen and...
Wireless Communication Facility(WCF)-Discretionary Project:819/University - VERIZON: Limited Use Permit to modify and continue the operation of an existing rooftop wireless communication facility loca...
General-Standard-Building Construction:2478/East Ingersoll - LINDA VISTA: Combination building permit for the proposed construction of (6) new building structures detached from an existing duplex. Wor...
General-Standard-Building Construction:3520/Seahorn - CARMEL VALLEY. Building permits for (E) MDUs. Scope of work includes repair of stair landing decks & private deck, replacement of plywood, coating...
General-Standard-Building Construction:2478/East Ingersoll - LINDA VISTA: Combination building permit for the proposed construction of (6) new building structures detached from an existing duplex. Wor...
General-Express-Building Construction:4073/Normal - UPTOWN; Building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permit to convert existing (4) single car garages into 2 ADUs at an existing MDU.
Right of Way - Dry Utilities:6640/Cobra - COX – Public right of way permit – Construction plans for public improvements, including removing and replacing the existing COX vault behind the curb, restor...
General-Express-Building Construction:16610/Templeton - BLACK MOUNTAIN RANCH. Building, mechanical, electrical & plumbing permits for tenant improvement for proposed shell to be occupied, scope includ...
General-Express-Building Construction:4520/Executive - UNIVERSITY. Building, mechanical, electrical, & plumbing permits for proposed tenant improvement to (E) office building. Scope of work to include...
Standard- Dry Utilities:3896/Houston - AT&T Fiber (A05DK1S): Public Right of Way Permit - Construction plan for public improvements including - remove and restore existing 14' x 4.5' concrete sidewalk...
Standard-Others:526/Market - DOWNTOWN; Request for Zoning Review of ABC Zoning Affidavit for application license type 47 for a restaurant located at 526 Market Street. (GQPD-GASLAMP-QTR)
Actively Managed-Express-Building Construction:6364/Village - WAKELAND RIVERWALK Executive Order Permit Now 100% Affordable* MISSION VALLEY: Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Suppressio...
Rapid Review-Standard-Building Construction:3954/Haines - PACIFIC BEACH: Combination building permit for a proposed garage conversion to (N) non-conditioned storage/workshop to the basement level of a...
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.
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