32,012 recent building permits filed in California.
32,012 permits
ePlan SUPPLEMENTAL TO 25010-20000-05399 TO REMOVE TRELLIS AND UPDATE ROOFING MATERIAL
Eplan: Conversion of (E) attached covered patio into habitable space to (E) 1-story SFD with attached (E) garage
2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED GARAGE, 2-STORY, 77'0"x36'0". NFPA 13D SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT EO1[SEE COMMENTS]
[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
Block fence wall at property line
Supplemental to 25016-10000-24943 to revise kitchen layout.
ePlan. Supplemental to 21016-10000-56424 increase height by 3'10" due to existing site condition. No change in plot plan.
Grading for site prep and for new duplex / ADU
Eplansupplemental to permit # 23010-20000-00701 to revise the structural plans & change the eor.
EPLAN: Convert garage to ADU per GCS 66323 (a)(1). Work per WFPP.
Eplan. Supplemental permit to 24014-10000-03320 to replace existing concrete slab with new slab on grade per structural foundation plan & capture change on T24
Additions and remodel to (e) sfd. all work done per engineering.
Ch1A - CHANGE OF USE OF THE EXISTING POOL HOUSE USE BUILDING TO AUTOMATIVE TIRE/WHEEL REPAIR SHOP.
eplanEXTERIOR AND INTERIOR REMODEL TO (E) STORAGE AND OFFICE BUILDING. NEW ADA COMPLIANT RAMP.
supplemental to 26048-20000-00036change the legal description and owner information. no fee department error
EPLAN Supplemental to Permit 20010-10000-00750, -00751, -00752, -00754, -00755, -00757, -00758, -00759, -00760 for Structural Revisions for Trusses on both 2nd and Roof plans.1 of 9
1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
ePlan. Demo (e) detached 2-car garage with attached laundry room
Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
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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