California Building Permits
21,624 recent building permits filed in California.
21,624 permits
re-roofing (no hotworks)
revision to pa# 202507251594, ref pa# 202511149647: foundation revision.
replace handrail down to basement, stop leak at exterior stairs, facing the street
remove work station, install pre-sink. remove (e) 2'x2' tie car ceiling w/ new & replace partial wood flooring in dining room area. all work at g/f.
revision 202508062456- deferred roof truss calculations
amendment to 202603278437 show joist attachement to slab. show location of pony walls and detail construction, show reconfigure laundry area.
unit #6: balcony repair inkind, blacony size 10x5.3. new 4x12 pressure treated, new 2x8 pressure treated, new 2x6 redwood decking. metal hangers. will keep existing metal handrail
convert partial of (e) garage into (n) adu with studio type(state government code section 65852.2 a through d.
unit 3: remodel two bathrooms, one with shower, one with tub, repair plumbing and electrical as necessary, new flooring in hallways.
add existing water flow and tamper switch to operations matrix per inspection report. ref no. 202404089578
to comply with nov 20269349 to include repair in kind less than 50% of (e) rear stairs and fireproof.
revision to 202410082583 and 202507020012. update 5 columns at level 1 from frp strengthening to steel tube strengthening.
balcony repair inkind - balcony size 10x5.3" new 4x12 pressure treated, new 2x8, new 2x6 redwood decking, metal hangers will keep existing metal handrail
1-story extension at rear of bldg. remove (e) 1 story deck, re-built 1-story extension in same location on g/f. convert (e) sunroom to full bath at 3/f.
renovations to reconfigure living, dining, and kitchen areas and bath. add bedroom all at 1st fl. add bath at 2nd fl, add new interior stair connecting first floor and basement, expand living space to...
revision to permit 202402155993: whole bldg: adding scope, remove and replace in kind stucco east and west elevations 400 sq ft and 660 sq ft.
reroofing in-kind. no torch down
22nd fl: office ti. new partitions, light fixtures, ceilings, millwork, ducting, power and plumbing.
30/31/fl- deferred ref 202603238106 top include addition of a (n) convenience stair connecting level 30 and 31 in an (n) office space
provide asbestos abatement per survey dated 2-24-2026. scope includes removal of 150 lf of asbestos, tested non detect for asbstos. work to include full containments, negative pressure, decon units. i...
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in California?
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.
Which cities in California have the most building permits?
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.
What types of permits are most common in California?
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.