California Building Permits
21,741 recent building permits filed in California.
21,741 permits
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing __15____Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone(V...
2 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).7 door(s). Window and door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified...
1 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...
Convert (e) detached pool house and unpermitted addition built prior to jan 1st, 2020 to accessory dwelling unit per gcs 65852.23. fire sprinkler (nfpa-13d) is required throughout.
Supplemental to #25014-10000-00034 to remove trellis and add handrails to the front deck and remove a window in the primary closet.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 27 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
Eplan. demolish detached garage
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 16 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 35 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
Permanent shoring/retaining wall associated with NEW 8 STORY 126 UNITS (10% LI = 13 ; 90% MI = 111) AFFORDABLE HOUSING APARTMENT TO INCLUDE 5 STORY TYPE IIIA APARTMENT OVER 2 STORY TYPE IA PARKING, US...
COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date08/29/2025. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE.Supplemental to PCIS #25014-30000-03185 to revise building location.. No change to floor area or bl...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 9 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severit...
Site grading for new warehouse under 24010-10000-03711
Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per LA City Standard Plan #1; no foundation replacement (Earthquake hazard reduction per Chapter 92 of the Los Angeles Building C...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 7 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zon...
2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED CARPORT, (1)-STORY, _95FT_x_34.3FT_. NFPA 13(D) SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT. INELIGIBLE
Grading for retaining wall
ePlan PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE OF FROM EXISTING OFFICE TO MECHANICAL STORAGE SPACE. ON LEVEL 43 AND ON LEVEL 44.
2 bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
REMOVE AND REPLACE (E) CHIMNEY WITH NEW MASONRY FIREBOX AND A FACTORY BUILT METAL CHIMNEY PER P/BC 2026-070."COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date08/26/2025. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSU...
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.