32,179 recent building permits filed in California.
32,179 permits
Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
EPLAN: REPAIR OF FIRE DAMAGED BUILDING "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 02/18/2025. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE".
Eplan. Interior and exterior remodel to existing SFD wtih attached Garage All work per engineering (NFPA-13D through out)
supplemental to 26048-20000-00035change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 15 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
(3) Window and (1) door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled andcertified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and windows re...
Eplan Convert (E) detached Garage with addition into a new ADU per GCS 66323(a)(2)
EPLAN Supplemental to Permit 20010-10000--00754 for Structural Revisions for Trusses on both 2nd and Roof plans. Scope to also include minor structural revisions. 4 of 9
EPLANSUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 24014-20000-02294 TO Revised T24
*** no fee dept error - supplemental permit to 24010-20000-04399 to add nfpa-13d fire sprinklers to the structrural inventory
Supplemental to 25014-20000-02426 to revise the overall building height from 26.41' to 26.99'
Block fence wall at property line
[ePlan]2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED GARAGE, 2-STORY, 80'0"x38'0". NFPA 13D SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT, E01
supplemental to 25048-20000-02220 change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
Eplan: Conversion of (E) attached covered patio into habitable space to (E) 1-story SFD with attached (E) garage
Suppl. permit to 23019-20000-02709 to revise the work description to only demo 220 sq. ft. garage (e) sfd to remain.
ePlan: CORE AND SHELL AND CHANGE OF USE FROM (E) RESTAURANT TO RETAIL (F-IA) AND OFFICE (F-IB).
2025 wildfire rebuild. supplemental to permit no. 25010-20000-01883 to revise roof framing per field changes.
New, 4-story type va 100% affordable qualified permanent supportive housing apartment building with 50 units.calosha permit required prior to construction.
ePlan SUPPLEMENTAL TO 25010-20000-05399 TO REMOVE TRELLIS AND UPDATE ROOFING MATERIAL
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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