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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Permit data through 2026-11-09

14,487 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$30,500 912 Filbert reroof w/ hot work. replacement —
2026-05-13 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$100,000 510 Folsom mep design for ti project 202603187796 for 2596 wsf space for use as a pilates f… standard New installation —
2026-05-13 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 2974 26th replace (e) stucco for entire building and repair dry rot, facing the street replacement —
2026-05-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$95,000 8 Sears interior remodel: kitchen & bathroom remodel @ the upper level, new + relocated … —
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$150,000 1030 Leavenworth field revision to 201805079427 s1/r1, minor interior reconfiguration levels 2-3,… —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$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
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 3212 26th less than 50% repair on (e) exterior stairs. replace handrail in kind. not stree… replacement —
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$12,000 985 Clayton re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-13 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$250,000 425 Market 12th fl;reference:202604219808. mech: duct distribution is being modified per ne… electric New installation —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$295,733 1308 Valencia to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202501299285 & 2025050860… —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2342 03rd addressing permit only: purpose of this permit is to formally address the reside… residential —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 510 Townsend to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202207188709, 20221223913… ×2 —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2730 23rd to obtain final inspection for work aproved under pa# 202405091824 and 202410243… —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 535 Arguello asbuilt to pa# 202402075384, added missing 2 smokes and pull, renamed floors to … —
2026-05-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$150,000 131 Farallones legalize office, 1 full bath, & wetbar area at g/f. remodel (e) kitchen, bathroo… —
2026-05-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$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 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$425,000 3251 20th stonestown mall unit #126: demolition of existing storefront & interior elements… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$63,950 225 Fell reroofing hot works replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-13 HVAC
Source type: sign - erect
— 1290 Potrero front (e) non illuminating single face wall mount channel sign "good samaritan a… —
2026-05-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$30,000 4020 20th kitchen main floor - replace cabinets, countertops, appliances & sink & fixtures… —
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$28,124 522 Gonzalez reroofing no hot works replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$26,323 378 Collingwood re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-13 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2007 Franklin formalize general entertainment, nighttime entertainment and bar uses and outdoo… —
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$12,000 135 Willard North reroofing no hot works replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-13 Demolition
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,000 1664 Larkin propose soft demo to remove all plaster throughout the building for purpose of e… —
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$14,500 433 Wayland re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1501 Sunnydale (230 hahn st) - mep complied work related to bpa: 202212017477 —
2026-05-13 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$9,500 333 Walnut remove and install new siding rear side of building (west side) —
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 3623 22nd re-roofing: tear off old roof, repair/replace sheathing, re-shingle and replace/… shingle tear off replacement —
2026-05-13 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$5,300 1390 Revere apt a: remove and replace (3) electric heaters, remove some drywall from ceiling… replacement —
2026-05-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$35,000 171 Liberty unit 304- remodel kitchen and 2x bathrooms in kind no layout change or wall remo… —
2026-05-13 Signage
Source type: sign - erect
$10,000 400 Post copy change to existing billboard sign —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$190,000 1201 Mason recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 202203180316 & 20240228… —
2026-05-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,900,000 500 Washington renovation of (e) exterior paseo. exterior coa motion no.504 —
2026-05-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$55,000 3210 Balboa unit 4: remodel kitchen and bathroom, like for like, replace 1 bedroom window an… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$19,000 37 Calhoun re-roof, remove old roof, install modified bitumen roof, no hot work flat replacement —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2730 23rd to obtain final inspection for work aproved under pa# 202211096199 and 202211146… —
2026-05-13 HVAC
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$5,000 76 Rey replace front stairs like for like replacement —
2026-05-13 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$6,500 38 Hotaling the proposed work is limited to the selective removal of areas of deteriorated s… —
2026-05-13 Signage
Source type: sign - erect
$9,000 555 09th store #78: install front (1) illuminated channel letter "trader joes" —
2026-05-13 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$35,000 190 21st in kind stucco repairs, in kind dryrot and board fix repairs, street facing. —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1180 Palou renew —
2026-05-13 HVAC
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
— 2636 Green revision to pa# 202603187814, remove roof deck scope @ 4/f, replace fire escape … replacement —
2026-05-13 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$390,000 191 San Felipe attached adu addition @ basement level of (e) rear yard. minor interior remodel … —
2026-05-13 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,000 315 Capp replace (e) drywall throughout the entire house. (no exterior change, no electir… replacement —
2026-05-13 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$11,000 230 Ashton re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$9,000 2999 Pacific unit #5: rebuild one shower pan and retile the shower area in one bathroom only.… —
2026-05-13 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 3049 24th revision 202512162808- change of klin —
2026-05-13 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$7,000 234 04th unit 234 1/2: kitchen remodel, install new circuit breaker to lower unit, adding… —
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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 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

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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 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.
Developers & new construction
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