California Building Permits
Updated just now21,741 recent building permits filed in California.
21,741 permits
1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
New 31 unit, type v-a, 4-story apartment building. (100% affordable per ab1763, 20 low income units and 10 very low income units). privately funded project.
SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO #26016-90000-03731 TO CHANGE SUB-TYPE FROM "1 or 2 Single Family Dwelling" TO "Apartment"
Install radiant barrier and/or insulation in attic for residential buildings
Supplemental permit to 22016-10000-06714 revise address and remove one adu from scope of work
***2025 EO1 ELIGIBLE Wildfire ***Supplemental permit to 25014-10000-04366, Addition of balcony to master bedroom.
**wildfire eligible eo8 rebuild** shoring for new remedial grading work for a wildfire rebuild
Demo (e) sfd with attached garage
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...
Kitchenand 2 bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes)
ePlan. Sign demolition with takedown credit applied to LA Metro TCN FF-2.OSSPIP Case #378034. No SPI required.Double face sign with 72-sf panels.original permit#74LA98928
2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED GARAGE, (1)-STORY, _64'-1"_x_31'-11"_. NFPA 13(D) SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT. EO8
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 46 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zo...
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...
3 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT 19010-30000-05960 TRANSFER PERMIT TO: License #908219Contractor NameWACONAH CONSTRUCTION
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...
Supplemetnal permit to 25016-10001-02116 revisions to plans, a small portion of the equipment was removed . no change to plot plan
**2025 eo1 eligible widlfire project**grading for new retaining wall.
eplan: Convert storage area to bathroom in a unit within an apartment (125 1/2 N Harper Ave).
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.