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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Permit data through 2026-08-28

6,662 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-12 Roofing $11,000 230 Ashton re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-05-12 General Construction 1932 Mission change use from retail to retail grocery. no work. adding plug in cooler and sho…
2026-05-12 Solar $84,594 165 Moffitt solar permit: installing 27 solar pv modules, 415 watts per module, total no. of… New installation HVAC installation
2026-05-12 Electrical $3,000,000 1011 Turk this project replaces electrical distribution such as switchboard and motor cont…
2026-05-12 Roofing $12,000 23 Magellan reroofing w/ hot works.
2026-05-12 Roofing $5,500 1018 Mission repair &repaint wood windows where needed.reseal windows whre needed.repair bric… HVAC repair
2026-05-12 Roofing $395,000 666 Filbert reroofing - no hot work
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 Plumbing $125,000 34 Houston
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interior alteration to the (e) single family/residence includes all bedrooms, ki…
2026-05-12 General Construction 138 Noe to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202412207203. all work is …
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech $3,000,000 1 Market 6/f: interior t.i area of work is 3068 sq.ft partial floor remodel. existing ass… New installation HVAC installation
2026-05-12 General Construction 4620 California revision to bpa: 202512151832 - (bldg b) sundry, minor mep updates.
2026-05-12 Solar $29,750 164 Liberty solar permit: installing 20 solar pv modules, 415 watts per module, total no. of… 8.3 kW solar
2026-05-12 General Construction $3,000 11 Mars revision to permit 202502180547 at existing 3rd floor balcony. add new tempered …
2026-05-12 Roofing $30,650 42 Cragmont re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-05-12 Fire Protection 350 Bay add 3 addressable molules for monitoring smoke duct dectors. relocating ceiling …
2026-05-12 General Construction $105,000 427 Precita remodel kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, and laundry. exterior work under seper…
2026-05-12 General Construction $23,000 2699 Taylor t.i. 1) remodel existing restaurant at ground floor including install new kitche…
2026-05-12 General Construction $145,000 433 Excelsior legalize office room, media room, & 1 full bathroom. all work at g/f.
2026-05-12 Roofing $21,500 74 Newburg re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech $80,000 1566 42nd ground floor: to add 1 (n) bedroom, 1 (n) studio & 1 (n) full bathroom. relocate… furnace New installation
2026-05-12 Roofing $29,000 1401 Gough reroofing no hot works
2026-05-12 Plumbing 100 California removal of the mep systems and dimensioning/noting of the existing drains within…
2026-05-12 Plumbing 4616 California revision to pa 202512151833 bldg a minor plumbing upgrades Gary Bell Associates
2026-05-12 General Construction $8,500 2235 30th bathroom remodel, tub to tub, wall tiles, floor tiles, vanity, toilet.
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech $8,500 135 Willard North dryrot repair: removing ~60sf stucco @ front facade & replacing damaged wood mem… replacement
2026-05-12 Pool/Spa $100,000 320 College 2nd floor: to remodel 2 full bath, to remodel (e) kitchen & merge living & kitch…
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech $3,000 1917 Mission ref 202604219791- deferred mechanical
2026-05-12 Roofing $28,000 2350 21st re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-05-12 Electrical $780,000 120 Kearny 23rd fl - interior tenant improvement which includes new partitions, finishes, f…
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech $2,600 10 Juan Bautista all work @ 128 crespi dr: to comply w/ nov202653442 open wall 6x5 for water dama… replacement
2026-05-12 Roofing $22,000 2619 46th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-05-12 Windows/Doors $18,000 425 Pacheco replacement in kind of (2) windows in front of house, street facing alum clad wo…
2026-05-12 General Construction $15,000 2546 Hyde recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#201210021127
2026-05-12 Structural 1470 De Haro revise pa 202510097132 change structural framing at stair opening
2026-05-12 Roofing $11,000 2305 Scott reroofing w/ hot works.
2026-05-12 General Construction $150,000 889 Elizabeth replace finishes in 3 bathrooms and 1 tub to shower conversion. 1 powder room re…
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech $997,681 21 05th horizontal addition and renovation of (e) residence. excavate 1/f and replace fo… replacement
2026-05-12 General Construction $45,000 2544 Baker interior remodel on 3/fl to convert family room to (n) master suite with closet
2026-05-12 Roofing $20,000 1650 25th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-05-12 General Construction $80,000 2137 Grove kitchen remodel. no walls to be moved.
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech $10,000 2130 09th remove and replace approx 100 sq ft of stucco and dryrotted wood caused by water… replacement
2026-05-12 General Construction $20,000 212 Steiner unit a: kitchen remodel in kind.
2026-05-12 Structural $35,000 57 Carmelita sequencing for foundation and repair. no other work.
2026-05-12 Roofing $15,000 240 San Benito bathroom remodel, tub to shower conversion, wall tiles, flooring, vanity, and al…
2026-05-12 Plumbing $1,965,424 400 Howard 6th fl, new dining hall tenant improvement, includes non-structural partitions, …
2026-05-12 General Construction $20,000 556 Waller rear yard new deck and stairs.
2026-05-12 General Construction $14,000 2058 48th partial remodel of (e) ground floor bathroom. remove (e) bathtub and install new…
2026-05-12 General Construction $2,000 527 Diamond new pergola at yard patio. 10'0" height max.
2026-05-12 HVAC/Mech $20,000 2929 Gough dryrot repairs, hardy plank trim and siding installation left side of home, appr… New installation HVAC installation
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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.

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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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