California Building Permits
21,741 recent building permits filed in California.
21,741 permits
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***Supplemental to 24010-10000-01211 to structural plans to redesign PT with 1.9 differential settlement and added the caisson/grade beam along grid line C only (adjacent to the water line)
*eplan* New 2-story detached accessory dwelling unit per LAMC 12.22A.33(b)(1). NFPA 13D Sprinklers throughout.
Supplemental to 24010-300000-03169to capture the Update to Title 24.
Supplemental to 25016-30000-05976 to revise floor plan as indicated on the plans and also to revise structural plans entirely, prepared by new architect with new roof framings over the remodel area pe...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing __565__Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Se...
Interior alteration in dwelling to create closet in bedroom. New non load bearing walls for closet enclosure.
ePlan. Demolish existing 12' x 6' double faced offsite sign. OSSPIP: 280283no SPI required . original permit#1981LA18804
EPLAN. DEMOLITION OF (E) 1-story DETACHED GARAGE, replacement parking provided under 26010-10000-00089
***2025 eo8 eligible wildfire*** proposed 19951 sf 2 story house w/ basement
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 40 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severi...
Supplemental ref: 08014-10000-0464 to complete work done under previously expired permit at 95% complete.
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 Sever...
2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE, ONE-STORY, 63'2'' x 40'2''. NFPA 13D SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT EO1
Application of an approved coating to an existing exterior balcony or deck.
Re-stucco for residential buildings.
Supplemental permit to 25047-20000-01791 to re-check lost set of plans
Supplemental ref. to permit# 25030-30000-06036 to revise the work description.excavtion for new 2-story SFD and removing R&R.
T.i remodel at suite 1501 - non bearing interior partitions.
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.