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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
2026-05-12 Signage
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 902 Stockton addressing permit only: purpose of this permit is to create the address 902 stoc… —
2026-05-11 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 1038 Filbert revision to bpa: 202510026543- shift longitudinal shear walls (e/w side) at base… Sft Construction Corp
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2026-05-11 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 225 Noriega to renew permit 202404190421 residential H Y Construction Inc.
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2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $70,000 816 25th remodel 2 kitchens and 2 bath in kind on 1/f & 2/f. Cai Construction
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2026-05-11 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $40,000 2114 Revere repair (e) exterior garage wall due to damage. work to include selective demo an… residential Tony
2026-05-11 Addition
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
 $150,000 106 Broad convert existing church to 2 residential units. Arten
2026-05-11 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $8,500 526 42nd replace all front stucco; repair water damage/dry rot repair by sistering any fr… replacement Ray Lui Construction Inc
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2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: 9
 $8,200 310 Campbell solar permit: installing 10 solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of… 4.1 kW 10 panels 9.7 kWh battery battery solar Bright Planet Solar Inc.
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2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $12,000 40 Cielito re-roofing. hot work. replacement Re-roof Gdh Roofing & Building Inc
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2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: 9
 $6,560 4026 Folsom solar permit: installing 8 solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of … 3.28 kW 8 panels 9.7 kWh battery battery solar Bright Planet Solar Inc.
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2026-05-11 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $3,500 290 King unit# 12: counter top replacement replacement —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $18,000 1016 Silver re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-11 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 325 Moncada to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201703131322. all work is… residential Bana Inc
2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $39,220 317 29th #1: remodel bathroom 1 per plans. #2: partial bathroom remodel in kind (toilet, … —
2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $30,000 913 Central bathroom remodel to includ layout change and convert tub to shower. no wall remo… —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 149 New Montgomery roof floor-revision 202512111568- replace roof membrane throughout roof drainage… replacement —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $15,000 957 Elizabeth reroofing no hot works replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-11 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $5,000 2072 Chestnut revision 202505146464- adding stairs instead of ramp at rear of property , exter… —
2026-05-11 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 16 Toland to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202101152818. all work is… —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $15,000 562 30th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-11 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $60,000 2036 Noriega relocate the kitchen and remodel it. new floor plan configuration. remove bearin… furnace replacement —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $15,000 3370 22nd like for like siding repair / replacement. like for like tile replacement waterp… replacement —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $18,000 335 03rd reroofing: 350 sqft remove old torchdown, install new epo 2950 sqft remove old s… shingle —
2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $50,000 60 Rausch unit# 204. in-kind kitchen remodel. —
2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $22,000 2319 Green unit 2: remodel kitchen and 1/2 bath and 1 full bath, in kind. patch plaster and… —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $15,000 1234 41st re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-11 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 645 Spruce renewal of final inspection for bpa 202403077371. —
2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $150,000 2921 20th interior remodel of (e) 2 stories sfd: reconfiguration of bathrooms and interior… —
2026-05-11 Signage
Source type: sign - erect
 $2,900 701 Irving sign b: remove & dispose of e) cabinet sign, patch & paint, install new exterior… —
2026-05-11 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $120,000 1551 Vallejo voluntary strengthening on the ground floor. add steel moment frame and plywood … —
2026-05-11 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 2915 California voluntarily soil improvment on 2917 that will touch property line at 2915. ref 2… —
2026-05-11 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $2,500 280 Spear unit# 40-d. remove dry-wall around wall hung toilets. inspect framing around toi… —
2026-05-11 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $250,000 149 New Montgomery relocate main building lobby for 149 new montogomery. select demo of partitions,… —
2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $12,000 27 Saturn bathroom remodel and extension of non-load bearing partition wall. —
2026-05-11 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $50,000 87 Hernandez revision to pa# 202502190589: remove existing front exterior stair. provide new … replacement —
2026-05-11 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $400,000 1 Sansome floors 24,25,27,29,30,31,33,35, and 38: structural anchorage installation of pre… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $17,850 4065 25th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-11 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 16 Toland to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa! 202003036076 & 2020032672… —
2026-05-11 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 2241 Jackson refer to bpa: 202311201096 - front windows replacement (24) with metal- clad woo… replacement —
2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $120,000 2567 Bryant in-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 1st fl and in-kind remodeling of 2 bathroo… —
2026-05-11 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 155 Miraloma to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202306281077. all work is… —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $12,800 568 05th re-roofing w/ torch replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $89,000 1330 Jones unit#306 & unit#503: 2 bathrooms remove bathtub and install standard shower pan,… —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $12,000 134 Sears re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $100,000 2801 Broadway restoration repairs from water leaks - like kind quality, wet bar, guest bathroo… —
2026-05-11 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $16,950 1081 Geneva re-roofing modified butimen (with torch down) and asphalt shingles systems. remo… shingle —
2026-05-11 Electrical
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
 $180,000 1478 48th 1) convert garage storage into a new bedroom with bathroom and office. 2) resize… —
2026-05-11 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
 $30,800 4638 Irving kitchen remodel in kind. demo (e) and replace with new cabinets, new appliances,… —
2026-05-11 Fire Protection
Source type: otc alterations permit
 — 77 Federal provide as-built plans for basement & 1st/f fire sprinkler, ref to 202602115716 sprinkler —
2026-05-11 Signage
Source type: sign - erect
 $2,900 701 Irving sign f1: remove & dispose plaque, install new plaque sign 18"x24", 1/8" thicknes… —
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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.

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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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Contractors & subs
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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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