San Francisco Building Permits & Project Research

14,456 indexed permits · 1,495 contractor names in the last 90 days · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Active contractors 1,495
Newest permit 2026-11-07

PermitGrab tracks 14,456 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-11-07, including 1,495 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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14,456
Indexed Permits
1,495
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-09
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-11-07

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Permit data through 2026-11-07

14,456 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-08 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 620 El Camino Del Mar to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201811286824/ 20190329658… —
2026-05-08 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$35,000 672 Clipper unit 2: water leak repairs at rear balcony, new water proofing, repair damaged w… —
2026-05-08 Solar $70,015 876 Peralta solar permit: installing 19 solar pv modules, 430 watts per module, total no. of… 8.17 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar —
2026-05-08 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$14,000 1459 27th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$58,000 260 King remodel 2 bathrooms like in kind, remove and replace tile and change shower valv… —
2026-05-08 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 619 Connecticut to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa 202409271813. all work is … —
2026-05-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$6,000 723 32nd kitchen remodel in-kind. new cabinets. —
2026-05-08 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$14,600 1390 York reroofing torch down, remove tar & gravel haul away, install new rubber. replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-08 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1255 Battery to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa 202210244972 and 202403198… —
2026-05-08 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 529 Vermont revision 202507150808-replace south, east, north railings with centelievered sea… replacement —
2026-05-08 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$8,000 965 Brussels re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-08 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$12,000 3409 Irving re-roofing: tear off install new bitumen, hot work tear off replacement —
2026-05-08 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$12,000 254 30th reroofing no hot work, tear off roof membrane and install a new one. tear off replacement —
2026-05-08 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1216 Folsom to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202503252959, 202504295437… —
2026-05-08 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,000 2475 18th lower level- add bedroom, relocate full bathroom and laundry room, reclaim garag… —
2026-05-08 HVAC $12,000 1725 Mason solar permit: mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, of 4… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-05-08 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 4157 23rd administrative revision to permit 202507312097. replace front windows with alumi… replacement —
2026-05-08 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,500 3819 17th reroofing no hot works replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-08 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1818 38th to comply with nov 202655735. revert to original use. —
2026-05-08 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1137 Potrero to comply with nov 20260235: minor stair repairs front stairs and back stairs, s… —
2026-05-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$18,000 326 22nd in-kind bathroom remodel, keep tub. removing and replacing (e) tiles for the bat… —
2026-05-08 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$6,000 1401 39th revision for as-built floor plans to 202509105036: add coat closet, revise bathr… furnace New installation —
2026-05-08 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$20,000 2500 Arelious Walker replace bidirectional amplifier in existing errcs system. ref 201501236563 replacement —
2026-05-08 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 201 Buena Vista East revision to bpa# 202512051105 includes a revised retaining wall associated struc… —
2026-05-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$130,000 2023 20th 1st fl: relocate bathroom, remove storage roosm. relocate laundry and separate l… —
2026-05-08 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 400 Crescent revision changes to 202408269501, 202411145012 to comply with planning 2021-0043… —
2026-05-08 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,000 620 Eddy repair ceiling sheetrock in basement. to comply with nov 202172702. —
2026-05-08 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$6,000 655 Beach plumbing plans for 202512151752. relocate drain line and moving sink. —
2026-05-08 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$8,500 10 28th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-08 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$20,000 1601 Pacific bathroom remodel: like for like, curbless shower. replace vanity sink, toilet, f… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-05-08 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1019 Carolina to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202305016778, 20211103171… —
2026-05-08 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$19,540 15 Walnut regrading of existing side yard, new gates, new exterior steps —
2026-05-07 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$14,000 441 Brunswick re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-07 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$3,000 460 Ellis unit #456: tenant improvement turn empty space to thrift store, demolition of so… —
2026-05-07 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1212 19th to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#2022-0617-6579 & 2024-0418… —
2026-05-07 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,250 260 Yerba Buena re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-07 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1555 41st revision to pa#202604038818(202412207275), remove unpermitted skylight —
2026-05-07 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$2,000 575 Market this project involves modification of (e) ti to include construction of new non-… low voltage New installation —
2026-05-07 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$22,850 416 31st re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-07 HVAC
Source type: sign - erect
— 201 03rd revision to 202602236335 (halo illuminated reverse chanel letters mounted to alu… 4255A —
2026-05-07 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$3,000 253 Hartford replace approximately 2' w x 4' l damaged exterior siding on ground level, not s… —
2026-05-07 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$150,000 339 16th convert a portion of the unfinished ground level garage into finished habitable … —
2026-05-07 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$29,900 1120 Lake
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reroofing. no hot works. no work to (e) roof strutural sheathing. replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-07 HVAC $16,000 30 Gilroy solar permit: installing 11 solar pv modules, 415 watts per module, total no. of… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-05-07 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$45,000 867 34th 1st floor - remodel (e) flr to laundry, full bath, (n) corridor & wet bar. 2nd f… —
2026-05-07 HVAC
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$75,000 678 Oak conversion of unconditioned space & a portion of unit # 2 @ 1st floor level to a… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-05-07 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$34,000 1932 Bush reroofing: slope roof. remove (e) asphalt shingles to the sheathing & install ne… shingle —
2026-05-07 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$150,000 779 43rd interior remodel of (e) sfd 2nd fl - kitchen remodathroom & closet. demoe (e) de… —
2026-05-07 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$110,000 77 Lapham 1/f: new bedroom, office, wet bar and bathroom. relocate mech and laundry rooms.… —
2026-05-07 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 516 39th revision to bpa: 202510147349 - corrected (e) floor plans layouts, revised propo… replacement —
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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 14,456+ San Francisco building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-07 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 14,456 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 2026-11-07. Newest permit date: 2026-11-07. 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 14,456 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 14,456 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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