Commercial Addition permits across the US
We index 26,231 Commercial Addition permits across 17 US metros in 12 states — led by Los Angeles, Austin, Washington, DC. Every permit is classified into a real segment, parcel-joined, and flagged for data quality.
Activity concentrates in Texas (31%), California (29%), Arizona (14%).
Commercial Addition permits by metro
- Los Angeles7,671
- Austin4,106
- Washington, DC3,039
- Fort Worth2,761
- Tucson2,221
- Phoenix1,571
- Denver1,189
- San Antonio1,116
- Columbus797
- Norfolk424
- Minneapolis391
- Louisville295
- Detroit283
- Atlanta176
- Santa Fe78
- Houston68
- Boston45
Counts are live from the classified index, refreshed nightly. Each metro links to its full Commercial Addition breakdown — recent permits, contractors, and the raw feed.