Sign permits across the US
We index 419,581 Sign permits across 43 US metros in 16 states — led by New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles. Every permit is classified into a real segment, parcel-joined, and flagged for data quality.
Activity concentrates in California (22%), Texas (20%), New York (19%).
Sign permits by metro
- New York City77,988
- Chicago54,928
- Los Angeles49,994
- Austin41,976
- San Antonio38,537
- San Francisco25,278
- Phoenix24,712
- Orlando18,319
- San Diego17,805
- Columbus17,329
- Las Vegas9,727
- Philadelphia6,967
- Washington, DC5,389
- Boston5,141
- Cincinnati4,676
- Miami3,772
- Fort Worth2,661
- Minneapolis2,478
- Nashville2,394
- Norfolk1,768
- Pasadena1,087
- Atlanta967
- Pittsburgh946
- Mobile665
- Cedar Rapids587
- Santa Fe545
- Doral532
- West Palm Beach429
- Beaufort County404
- Destin364
- Denver178
- Sanibel137
- Miami Gardens130
- Miramar118
- Sacramento110
- Reading109
- Hawaii County102
- Port Arthur95
- Yuba County74
- New Hanover County57
- Columbus53
- Greenville27
- Walton County26
Historical coverage
These metros' sources were discontinued — their Sign permits remain queryable, but aren't counted in the national total above.
Counts are live from the classified index, refreshed nightly. Each metro links to its full Sign breakdown — recent permits, contractors, and the raw feed.