California Building Permits
Updated just now21,607 recent building permits filed in California.
21,607 permits
Eplan: Soft-Story seismic retrofit per LABC Chapter 93: Mandatory Retrofit using 5 Special Steel Cantilever Columns with concrete grade beams
1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
Kitchen and 2 bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes)
Grading excavation for new swimming pool and spa
Kitchen/(3)bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Replace drywall (no new walls added) for single family dwellings and duplexes only.Re-roof with Class A or B material weig...
2025 wildfire, new swimming pool with spa, baja and artificial rock waterslide, pool and spa shell per standard plan # 268, eo1
Supplemental ref. to permit# 25030-30000-06036 to revise the work description.excavtion for new 2-story SFD and removing R&R.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 45 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zo...
EPLAN REMOVE ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, "LEASING" , 1'-4"x 5', 6.65SF, 13'-10"A.F.F.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 10 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
***2025 eligible eo8 wildfire*** detached accessory dwelling unit
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 Seve...
Supplemetnal permit to 25016-10001-02116 revisions to plans, a small portion of the equipment was removed . no change to plot plan
1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
4 window(s). Window and door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and wind...
Water damage, termite damage/ dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildings.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 20 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
ePlan. Demolish 12'x6' double faced offsite sign. Takedown credit for LA Metro TCN sign FF-1.OSSPIP case #303201original permit #1969LA98151
Kitchenand 2 bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes)
3 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).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.
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.