32,012 recent building permits filed in California.
32,012 permits
supplemental to 25048-20000-02220 change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
Install radiant barrier and/or insulation in attic for residential buildings."COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 03/11/2026. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE"
Supplemental to 25014-20000-02426 to revise the overall building height from 26.41' to 26.99'
ePlan. NEW ON-SITE PROJECTING VERTICAL BLADE SIGN AT 12'-5 1/2"H X 3'-0"W X 6"D(37.38 SF)
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing (29 ) Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Sev...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 28 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zo...
*** no fee dept error - supplemental permit to 24010-20000-04399 to add nfpa-13d fire sprinklers to the structrural inventory
EPLANSUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 24014-20000-02294 TO Revised T24
Supplemental permit to 25010-10000-00193 to revise height, surrounding grade, update structural per on site conditions, and revise scope of work (see comments).
2025 wildfire rebuild, site grading for removal and recompaction of sfd rebuild and new swimming pool at rear, eo1
Concrete block freestanding masonry fence walls constructed per Information Bulletin P/BC 2020-096 located in residential zones, maximum 6 feet height above grade, and not located in the required fron...
Retaining wall at non-hillside area
Supplemental permit to 25016-10000-30383 revisions to floor plan. no change to plot plan
ePlan: supplemental to permit number 24010-10000-02006 minor revision to walls/floor assembly and remove fire sprinklers from Main Dwelling and keep required fire sprinkler for the ADU. No change to b...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 26 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
Shoring for new SFD basement
Supplemental permit to 25016-20000-32409 to revise the accessibility and add the unit number
Supplemental to 24010-10000-04238 to remove Overexcavation along Side Yard Alley and utilize Deepened Footing
Tenant improvement non-structure wall and finishes.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 25 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
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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