32,701 recent building permits filed in California.
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Back fill the (e) pool. shell to be removed
1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing_55_Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard…
Supplemental to PCIS #25016-30000-11350 to update floor plan.
Supplemental permit to 24016-10000-28485 for deferred submittal of new Picket Guardrail at Level 3 of the Grand - Package 5, no change to plot plan
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 53 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard…
Remove & replace stucco like-for-like to (e) apartment building
Supplemental permit to 25014-20000-01831 to revise floor plans and structural plans
Eplan: supplemental permit to 25014 - 20000 - 03202 to revise plans and change height to 20'-10 3/4" , correct front yard setback to 21'-0", and update t-24
Voluntary foundation upgrade to (e) 2 story single family dwelling per engineered details
Supplemental to 24016-20000-25314 to add half bathroom to detached adu and update inventory
Demolition permit for detached patio cover.
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.