California Building Permits
Updated 2h ago21,741 recent building permits filed in California.
21,741 permits
ePlan. Demolish 12'x6' double faced offiste sign with takedown credit applied to LA Metro TCN sign FF-1OSSPIP Case #343421 (No SPI Required) original permit#86LA47665
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"
ePlan. INSTALL (2) NEW ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGNS, EACH: 15'-10 5/8" X 2'-4", 37.05 SQ FT, 13'-7"A.F.F.
Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
Supplemental to permit #23014-10000-03363 to revise demolition plans - first level & basement level, and revise deck at rear. NO CHANGE TO OVERALL BLDG FOOTPRINT.
Dry wall patch repair on (e) 4 unit apartment at various locations &within units.
Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes)Include MEP's
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing___27___Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 24 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
Supplemental to 24016-10000-33874 to revise scope of work to state construction of new storage building with arch structure per plan.
Grading excavation for new pool and spa.
ePLAN. GRADING FOR NEW APARTMENT.
Supplemental to 24010-300000-03167to capture the Update to Title 24 Change.
Eplan. demolition of existing single family dwelling and detached garage
Supplemental permit to 25047-20000-00159 to re-check lost set of plans
eplan: remodel service counter of (E) RESTAURANT
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. overexisting solid sheathing (22) Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High FireHazard Severi...
Supplemental to soft story permit 24016-10000-20154. changes to location of column. moved along the same grade beam minor changes to top connection to match field revisions.
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.