Sign permits across the US
We index 444,269 Sign permits across 43 US metros in 16 states — led by New York City, San Antonio, Chicago. Every permit is classified into a real segment, parcel-joined, and flagged for data quality.
Activity concentrates in Texas (24%), California (21%), New York (18%).
Sign permits by metro
- New York City77,988
- San Antonio61,387
- Chicago55,181
- Los Angeles50,193
- Austin42,077
- San Francisco25,279
- Phoenix24,756
- Orlando18,345
- San Diego17,863
- Columbus17,589
- Las Vegas9,783
- Philadelphia7,001
- Washington, DC5,436
- Boston5,191
- Cincinnati4,706
- Miami3,828
- Fort Worth2,738
- Minneapolis2,478
- Nashville2,452
- Norfolk1,800
- Pasadena1,140
- Atlanta967
- Pittsburgh947
- Mobile720
- Cedar Rapids646
- Doral574
- Santa Fe551
- West Palm Beach462
- Beaufort County426
- Destin364
- Denver195
- Miami Gardens146
- Sanibel137
- Sacramento135
- Reading126
- Miramar125
- Hawaii County106
- New Hanover County101
- Port Arthur100
- Yuba County76
- Greenville63
- Columbus57
- Walton County34
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.