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.
40,452 recent building permits filed in California.
40,452 permits
to abate nov 201995131 to fill (e) gap between foundation and allow 2622 foundation to support laterally 2626-2630 greenwich foundations
add (n) interior stair from ground floor to lower ground floor(no exterior work)
renew 201012317718
add bathroom where existing laundry room is. 3rd floor
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa 200405214535. all work is complete.
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ground floor remodel to include full bath, mudroom, bedroom, living rm
tenant improvement for (e) food facility. countertop, sneeze guard, hdp flooring per code for coving replace cabinetary.
sign a-wall sign facing street illuminated single sided located on 26th st for "cricket"
sign b-wall sign facing street illuminated single sided located on mission st for "cricket". share plans with 202504043767
revision to permit 201808308752 (recommencement under 202602276664). change from hardi frame to moment frame.
vertical & horizontal addition at the back and reconfigure interior to 3 bedrooms and 3 baths.
in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 2nd fl with 0 shower pan(s).
in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 2nd fl with 0 shower pan(s).
renewal
permit renewals for pa# 201802201682 & 201805229778
solar permit: installing 19 solar pv modules, 435 watts per module, total no. of rating 8.265 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 2 energy storage unit, of 240 vac, with 13.…
revision to bpa: 202505015604 - kitchen relocation, bathroom expansion, new half bathroom and convert (e) kitchen to bedroom, to enlarge rear stair landing.
solar permit: installing 14 solar pv modules, 460 watts per module, total no. of rating 6.44 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, with 13.5 kwh each in…
unit a: kitchen remodel, replace drywall on walls and ceiling, rewire and update plumbing, new cabinets, tiles, floors, counter tops, new sink. no removal of walls
hotel remodel. 1st fl new ada parking spaces location, interior non bearing walls to be removed to make bathrooms larger. new 4 ada bathrooms. 2nd fl interior non bearing walls to…