How can I find contractors in San Francisco?

Where the public source names a contractor, PermitGrab shows that record-level information with the related permit. Contractor names, contact fields, and trade labels vary by jurisdiction and record, so review the source disclosure and the individual record before outreach.

Do building permit records show projects open to bid in San Francisco?

No. A public permit record can document a published municipal action, but it is not a bid solicitation, owner authorization, or evidence that a project is available. Check the issuing agency, owner, or the relevant plan room for current procurement and bid requirements.

Does a building permit identify the contractor of record in San Francisco?

Only when the publisher explicitly labels that role. Depending on the source, a named party can be an applicant, permittee, contact, owner, or licence holder instead. Review the published field labels and the individual source record before treating any name as a contractor-of-record finding.

How do I look up a building permit in San Francisco?

PermitGrab organizes available public permitting records for San Francisco. The page identifies the source jurisdiction and lets you review records by address, contractor, or trade, with the newest displayed record date shown on the page.

How often is the San Francisco permit data updated?

Public sources update on their own schedules. PermitGrab shows the newest available permit date for San Francisco and discloses which contractor, owner, and violation fields are available in that market.

San Francisco, CA Building Permit Lookup

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

Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-11-07

14,456 permits sorted by date

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Date	Type	Value	Address	Details	Contractor / Status
2026-05-07	Plumbing Source type: otc alterations permit	$38,728	290 Avila	remove (e) brick in backyard. digout and prepare substrate 8-10" and grade, repl… line work replacement	—
2026-05-07	HVAC	$10,000	3647 19th	solar permit: installing 24 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of… 10.56 kW 16 kWh battery battery solar	—
2026-05-07	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$15,000	126 Parnassus	reroofing torch down replacement Re-roof	—
2026-05-07	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	$1,500,000	50 Golden Gate	replacement of wall, ceiling and floor finishes on floors 1-6, dmj 05/08/2026; replacement	—
2026-05-07	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$29,900	1120 Lake Owner: FRA··· 🔒	reroofing. no hot works. no work to (e) roof strutural sheathing. replacement Re-roof	—
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	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	$16,500	618 Texas	installing 14 wall cassette units on the living room, installing 2 high wall uni… 2 beds	—
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	Signage Source type: otc alterations permit	$46,722	5 The Embarcadero	modification of an existing wireless at&t facility consisting:remove and replace…	—
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	Windows & Doors Source type: otc alterations permit	$45,000	40 Ceres	comply 2025-010489enf & 202545835: legalize as-built family room w/ wet bar, med…	—
2026-05-07	Signage Source type: otc alterations permit	$400,000	425 Hayes	ti, demo (e) + (n) partitions, fixtures, millwork, finishes. (signage deferred t…	—
2026-05-07	Electrical Source type: otc alterations permit	$50,000	1 Embarcadero Center	electrical power, lighting, and signal ref 202603238043	—
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	—
2026-05-07	Demolition Source type: otc alterations permit	$1,000	825 Sutter	4/f: demolish single non-load bearing wall between room 414 and 415.	—
2026-05-07	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	$190,000	550 California	2/fl-ref 202603318646- meps	—
2026-05-07	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$21,000	1455 Oakdale	reroofing. no hot works. no work to (e) roof structural sheathing. replacement Re-roof	—
2026-05-07	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$60,000	440 Davis	unit #521: rehabilitate (e) kitchen and bathroom install washer and dryer, no re…	—
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	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	Solar	$54,555	830 Cortland	solar permit: installing 19 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of… 8.36 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar	—
2026-05-07	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$27,400	25 Lucerne	reroofing hot works. replacement Re-roof	—
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	HVAC	$6,000	1025 Green	solar permit: installing 14 solar pv modules, 460 watts per module, total no. of… 6.44 kW 10 kWh battery battery solar	—
2026-05-07	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	$40,000	2180 Folsom	to comply with nov 202315320 to include mechanical equipment repalcment due to f…	—
2026-05-07	Windows & Doors Source type: otc alterations permit	$10,000	2799 Clay	increase door opening size in living room & dining room area, new concrete footi…	—
2026-05-07	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	$67,500	1434 Yosemite	`	—
2026-05-07	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	$30,000	913 Pacific	replace all windows in kind- see plans replacement	—
2026-05-07	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	$5,000	1420 Valencia	unit 1 and 2: dryrot repairs in both units, all repairs in kind. all work is int…	—
2026-05-07	Electrical Source type: otc alterations permit	$15,000	1371 34th	comply with nov 202654182: legalize window replacmeen throughout dwelling. remov…	—
2026-05-07	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$27,400	35 Lucerne	reroofing hot works replacement Re-roof	—
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	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	—	3250 Van Ness	as-built fa in reference to pa# 202412187063. the intent of this project is a "v… replacement	—
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	Windows & Doors Source type: otc alterations permit	$42,500	732 Brannan	renovation of exterior facade: refruburisment of one storefront door, removal of…	—
2026-05-07	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$50,000	130 Amber	remodel bathroom, replace fixtures in kind, no removal on walls. replace 1 windo…	—
2026-05-07	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$20,000	267 08th	2 bathroom remodel in kind-replace fixtures in bathroom. no wall modification. n…	—
2026-05-07	Landscaping & Exterior Source type: otc alterations permit	$30,000	2251 Moraga	exterior backyard improvement include demo of (e) backyard & construction of (n)…	—
2026-05-07	Signage Source type: sign - erect	—	5427 Geary	comply with #2023-008932enf, legalize existing awning/sign for dba: milan sf nai…	—
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	$60,000	440 Davis	unit #305: rehabilitate (e) kitchen and bathroom install washer and dryer, no re…	—
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	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	$8,000	4179 26th	revision to pa 202508062456 replace approximately 165 lf of footing along west s… replacement	—
2026-05-07	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$60,000	440 Davis	unit #501: rehabilitate (e) kitchen and bathroom install washer and dryer, no re…	—
2026-05-07	Demolition Source type: otc alterations permit	$1,400,000	600 Townsend	demolition of (e) non-structural partitions, non rated interior doors, and millw…	—
2026-05-07	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$16,000	65 Garnett	remodel (e) kitchen in-kind, no structural removal. replace 1 sink & kitchen cab…	—
2026-05-07	Landscaping & Exterior Source type: otc alterations permit	$120,000	2095 Jerrold	maintain the existing paving(via grind & repaving with crete seal), restripe, an…	—
2026-05-07	Windows & Doors Source type: otc alterations permit	—	1555 41st	revision to pa#202604038818(202412207275), remove unpermitted skylight	—
2026-05-07	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	$3,000	3664 17th	dry rot repair per sb721 report at the rear wooden staircase, about 5%. not stre…	—
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	—

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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.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of 2026-11-07 · Source: 3 public source feeds.

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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🔧 Open code-case records in San Francisco

Properties with an open code violation and no matching permit in the records currently available. These records can support repair or restoration research; they do not establish an owner’s intent, budget, timing, or need for a bid.

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.

How fresh is the San Francisco permit data?

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