Construction activity · updated November 5, 2026

San Diego construction activity: the last 30 days

Building permits issued or filed in the City of San Diego from October 6, 2026 to November 5, 2026, from public permit records. Totals only.

691building permits
678jobs a sub could pitch for ($5,000+, not trade-only)
$148Mtotal listed job value
$125,412typical job (median)
89new buildings
15jobs of $1 million or more
0owner-builder jobs (they hire subs directly)

Trades these jobs need most

  • Electrical361
  • Drywall337
  • Plumbing329
  • HVAC313
  • Framing310
  • Painting301
  • Concrete275
  • Insulation241

Estimated from each permit's description and scope, so one job can need several trades.

Kinds of work

  • Remodels and repairs377
  • Additions146
  • New buildings89
  • Tenant improvements66

Jobs per week

  • Week of November 186
  • Week of October 25166
  • Week of October 18173
  • Week of October 11148
  • Week of October 4105

Source: City of San Diego open data. Counts and values are as the city lists them on the permits; a permit doesn't always mean the work goes ahead. HatBench doesn't vouch for any job or contractor. See terms.

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