San Francisco Building Permits & Project Research

6,662 indexed permits · 119 active contractors · 4,768 code violations · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Active contractors 119
Newest permit 2026-08-28

PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors who pulled 6,662 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-08-28. 4,768 code violations in the same area, newest published 2026-09-01. Newest published record: 2026-09-01.

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6,662
Indexed Permits
119
Active Contractors
4,768
Code Violations
2026-09-03
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-28

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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-08-28

6,662 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech $425,000 3251 20th stonestown mall unit #126: demolition of existing storefront & interior elements… New installation HVAC installation
2026-05-13 General Construction $125,250 2750 Vallejo repair 4 shower pans that are damaged and leaking. total of 4 bathrooms. all wor… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-05-13 Windows/Doors $15,000 3225 Laguna remove (e) brick around garage door's and replace w/ new brick and anchor to str…
2026-05-13 General Construction 510 Townsend to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202207188695, 20221107600…
2026-05-13 Electrical $5,300 1390 Revere apt a: remove and replace (3) electric heaters, remove some drywall from ceiling… replacement
2026-05-13 General Construction $35,000 171 Liberty unit 304- remodel kitchen and 2x bathrooms in kind no layout change or wall remo…
2026-05-13 General Construction 2730 23rd to obtain final inspection for work aproved under pa# 202211096199 and 202211146…
2026-05-13 General Construction $9,500 333 Walnut remove and install new siding rear side of building (west side)
2026-05-13 Roofing $14,500 433 Wayland re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 3145 Cesar Chavez revision to bpa: 202111233084 - replace (e) electrical water heater and install … replacement
2026-05-13 Demolition $50,000 1664 Larkin propose soft demo to remove all plaster throughout the building for purpose of e…
2026-05-13 General Construction $30,000 4020 20th kitchen main floor - replace cabinets, countertops, appliances & sink & fixtures…
2026-05-13 Roofing $26,323 378 Collingwood re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 2007 Franklin formalize general entertainment, nighttime entertainment and bar uses and outdoo…
2026-05-13 General Construction 49 Hartford fire only - revision to underground #202604290285. new trench routing.
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 1290 Potrero front (e) non illuminating single face wall mount channel sign "good samaritan a…
2026-05-13 Roofing $63,950 225 Fell reroofing hot works
2026-05-13 Roofing $19,500 672 Missouri reroofing - hot works
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 1308 36th addressing permit only: purpose of this permit is to retire the address 1306 a 3… replacement
2026-05-13 Signage $10,000 400 Post copy change to existing billboard sign
2026-05-13 General Construction $1,900,000 500 Washington renovation of (e) exterior paseo. exterior coa motion no.504
2026-05-13 General Construction $5,000 599 Divisadero to comply with nov# 202536113: repair 16sqft of tile in kitchen.
2026-05-13 Roofing $11,000 230 Ashton re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement ×2
2026-05-13 General Construction $390,000 191 San Felipe attached adu addition @ basement level of (e) rear yard. minor interior remodel …
2026-05-13 General Construction $150,000 131 Farallones legalize office, 1 full bath, & wetbar area at g/f. remodel (e) kitchen, bathroo…
2026-05-13 General Construction 535 Arguello asbuilt to pa# 202402075384, added missing 2 smokes and pull, renamed floors to …
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech $5,000 76 Rey replace front stairs like for like replacement
2026-05-13 Roofing $30,000 219 Los Palmos replace existing skylight in tunnel entrance way new roof structure and 3 new sk… tile replacement
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech $35,000 190 21st in kind stucco repairs, in kind dryrot and board fix repairs, street facing.
2026-05-13 Roofing $21,000 2575 18th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech $15,000 147 Natoma replacing and modifying the sidewalk, as well as modifying the sub-sidewalk base… New installation HVAC installation
2026-05-13 General Construction 2342 03rd addressing permit only: purpose of this permit is to formally address the reside… residential
2026-05-13 General Construction 1180 Palou renew
2026-05-13 General Construction 1339 11th revision to permit # 202509125204, no change to exterior, shifted location of ki…
2026-05-13 Demolition $10,000 191 San Felipe demo type 5b 2-car garage at rear.
2026-05-13 General Construction 3212 26th less than 50% repair on (e) exterior stairs. replace handrail in kind. not stree… replacement
2026-05-13 Plumbing $2,600 2140 Sutter to comply with nov 202538778 at 4/fl to remove (e) plumbing fixtures and door. i… replacement Vincent
2026-05-13 General Construction 48 Sycamore for documentation purpose the legal use of the building is one residential dwell… residential
2026-05-13 Structural $8,000 1633 Cabrillo foundation shoring design, revision to 201707202498
2026-05-13 Roofing $11,000 564 Ramsell re-roofing w/ torch
2026-05-13 Demolition $10,000 1501 Howard demolition of minor interior non structural partitions from existing tenant impr…
2026-05-13 General Construction $7,000 234 04th unit 234 1/2: kitchen remodel, install new circuit breaker to lower unit, adding…
2026-05-13 General Construction 3049 24th revision 202512162808- change of klin
2026-05-13 Roofing $150,000 1030 Leavenworth field revision to 201805079427 s1/r1, minor interior reconfiguration levels 2-3,…
2026-05-13 Windows/Doors $95,000 8 Sears interior remodel: kitchen & bathroom remodel @ the upper level, new + relocated …
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech $22,278 3462 17th insulation & drywall installation on ceiling & 2nd layer installation. rockwood … New installation HVAC installation
2026-05-13 Windows/Doors $55,000 3210 Balboa unit 4: remodel kitchen and bathroom, like for like, replace 1 bedroom window an… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-05-12 General Construction $40,000 535 Taylor unit #403: remodel kitchen and bathroom. upgrade electrical in unit. no layout c…
2026-05-12 Roofing $29,500 989 Filbert reroofing torch down
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Permit Types in San Francisco

The official source did not publish a permit type for 20 records; the chart reflects only source-classified permits.

Construction Activity in San Francisco

New building permits in San Francisco, California show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About San Francisco Building Permits

San Francisco, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 6662+ San Francisco building permits — newest published record: 2026-09-01 from official city sources.

Building permits in San Francisco can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use San Francisco Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use San Francisco building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when verified new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

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Who appears in San Francisco permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 6,662 building permits in San Francisco. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is San Francisco permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for San Francisco is dated 2026-08-28. Newest published record: 2026-09-01. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in San Francisco permit records?

San Francisco permit activity covers 6,662 indexed permits alongside 4,768 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

2 workflows for San Francisco research

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The project-team lookup

Search a business name to review its recorded permit activity in San Francisco and the project details the public source publishes. Use the scope, timing, and address to research complementary work; a record is not a request for bids.

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The code-case research list

4,768 code violations are on record in San Francisco. A code record may warrant repair or restoration research. Review the official record before outreach, including its current status, scope, and contact permissions.

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How to look up San Francisco building permits

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in San Francisco?

PermitGrab currently tracks 6662 building permits in San Francisco, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the San Francisco permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in San Francisco?

Contractors find leads in San Francisco by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then researching the recorded contractor and project activity. Contact details appear only where a public record includes them; saved-search email alerts track new matching records as they are published.

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San Francisco permit data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
Contractors & subs
Recent San Francisco contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Francisco provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
San Francisco renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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