San Francisco Building Permits & Project Research

14,487 indexed permits · 1,474 contractor names in the last 90 days · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Active contractors 1,474
Newest permit 2026-11-09

PermitGrab tracks 14,487 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-11-09, including 1,474 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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14,487
Indexed Permits
1,474
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-10
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-09

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-26 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $150,000 706 Sansome deferred elec and mech. 202505216975 and 202604230002 mech 3 new exhaust fans re… replacement —
2026-05-26 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $22,000 3241 Sacramento reroofing torch down. cool roof requirements: gta-fr coolstar by certainteed. sr… replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 1487 47th replace skylight in kind in existing opening on roof in connection to permit 202… replacement —
2026-05-26 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $60,000 752 10th 2nd floor kithchen and bathroom remodel. add one half bath. no exterior change. —
2026-05-26 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $31,339 999 Ocean removal and replacement of fuel dispenser. replacement dispenser is exact model … replacement —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $1,500 154 San Pablo revision to pa#202603127445. remove as-built stairs off backyard deck. —
2026-05-26 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $12,000 3052 20th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-26 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $713,232 50 Hawthorne l1-3: deferred mep for pa# 202603187875 —
2026-05-26 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 196 Liberty to obtain final inspection for work approved under 202407166590 and 202503252971… —
2026-05-26 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $14,800 1511 34th re-roofing. no hot works. replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-26 New Construction
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
 $50,000 639 Banks remove existing garage parking and convert garage into an state accessory dwelli… 1 beds residential Architects Sf
2026-05-26 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 750 Pine rev to pa# 2026-0429-0327: replace 3" diameter sprinkler pipe from water meter u… replacement —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $6,000 401 Marietta 1st & 2nd floor, select drywall removal and replacement in kind in living room, … replacement —
2026-05-26 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $5,000 210 Laidley (e) building to remain adding a electrical dumbwaiter from the ground floor to t… —
2026-05-26 Signage
Source type: sign - erect
 $2,000 118 Diamond install 1 non-illuminated single faced wall sign "monsignor lyne community" 14"x… —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $5,000 214 Lathrop drywall replacement in living room, bed room, about 600 sq ft, add lighinh throu… replacement —
2026-05-26 HVAC
Source type: 9
 $28,000 810 Lawton solar permit: installing 24 solar pv modules, 420 watts per module, total no. of… 10.08 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar —
2026-05-26 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $10,000 833 Cole mandatory seismic retrofit per sfebc chapter 4d —
2026-05-26 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $4,000 591 Moscow waterproof 6ft of foundation —
2026-05-23 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
 $370,000 3958 Cesar Chavez vert & addition: 1/f: int renov/addition of bth,bed,laundry & sitting rm).2/f: b… —
2026-05-23 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $15,000 263 Upper in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 2nd fl with 0 shower pan(s). —
2026-05-22 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $45,000 1249 Lombard new roof deck on top or existing garage Oarcon Inc
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2026-05-22 Solar
Source type: 9
 $25,869 1516 36th solar permit: ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, of 240 vac, with 15… 15 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage Oxypower Inc Dba Occidental Po
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2026-05-22 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $15,000 66 Collingwood reroof, no hot work. replacement —
2026-05-22 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $9,500 203 Surrey replace decking boards, guardrails and other elements per necessity replacement —
2026-05-22 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $85,000 1880 Steiner unit 310: kitchen remodel 85 sq ft, and bathroom remodel, 80 sq ft, guest bathro… —
2026-05-22 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 282 Romain replace kitchen sink and dishwasher, replace ceiling lights in kitchen. like for… replacement —
2026-05-22 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $8,000 679 Naples reroofing torch down replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-22 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $15,000 101 California 12/f: revision to 202512030869. this revision includes updates to structural dra… —
2026-05-22 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $1,485,000 555 California 19th & 20th foors: demolition of non-structrual partitions glazing, millwork, ce… —
2026-05-22 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $239,000 121 Spear 14b: ref: 202602186115; new power and signal devices throughout the space new 20… —
2026-05-22 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $20,000 148 Country Club remove e) window and replace w/ french doors, upgrade shower. install office spa… —
2026-05-22 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 1800 16th to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201404116098. all work is… —
2026-05-22 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $93,500 889 44th remodel kitchen - replace all cabinets and appliances. move entry from hallway i… —
2026-05-22 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $43,000 1352 34th close-up wall patches after electrical re-wiring on 2/f 2- bedrooms, hallway, di… —
2026-05-22 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $67,171 126 Wawona 1st flr interior - no work. 2nd floor interior - remodel hall bath in-kind; exte… replacement —
2026-05-22 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 1912 Jackson to comply with physical inspection report #cc-8759. residential —
2026-05-22 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $10,000 3419 Lawton re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-22 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $93,000 943 South Van Ness multi family residence remodel/repair area 4675 sqft. includes exterior dryrot r… low voltage —
2026-05-22 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $25,000 295 Mangels resolve nov#202654138(work w/o a permit): replace damaged brick retaining wall w… replacement —
2026-05-22 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 420 South Van Ness to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202002184739. all work is… —
2026-05-22 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $18,000 2077 Jackson recommencement and completion of work approved under previous pa# 202111303275 —
2026-05-22 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 1310 Scott revision to pa# 202510237986. change two drilled piers to hand dug piers. no ext… —
2026-05-22 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 1791 17th renew 202410012068 and 202410012094 —
2026-05-22 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $14,000 1639 41st re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-22 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $600,000 1035 Battery facade finishes entry lobby + elevator cab finishes, interior partitions + inter… —
2026-05-22 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 566 29th permit renewal —
2026-05-22 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $245,000 121 Spear ref#: 202602186115; ste14b: t.i. installation of an exhaust fan serviing the sin… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-05-22 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $13,040 326 Phelan re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-22 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 1350 23rd revision to 2025121115953, revise foundation detail. change master bath and clos… —
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Permit Types in San Francisco
otc alterations permit
8,316 57.6%
Street Space
4,207 29.1%
Temporary Occupancy
850 5.9%
additions alterations or repairs
470 3.3%
Sidewalk Repair
242 1.7%
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131 0.9%
sign - erect
107 0.7%
Inspection ROW conformity
86 0.6%
new construction wood frame
27 0.2%

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 14,487+ San Francisco building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-09 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.

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Who appears in San Francisco permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 14,487 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 2026-11-09. Newest permit date: 2026-11-09. 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 14,487 indexed permits. 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.

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How to look up San Francisco building permits

Search recent San Francisco, CA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the San Francisco building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the San Francisco Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 14,487 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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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.
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