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
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$37,500	451 Lombard	two bathrooms remodel, retile bath, replace gfci, replace shower valves, to comp…	—
2026-05-05	Windows & Doors Source type: otc alterations permit	$12,500	2035 Lyon	remove wall between kitchen and dining room. widen garage door, angle driveway p…	—
2026-05-05	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	$1,000	4420 Mission	voluntary removal of ad sign. remove all equipment associated with the sign. rep… HVAC repair	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$41,104	3718 Taraval	unit 3716: add a full bath at ground lvl behind garage to be shared by both owne…	—
2026-05-05	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$5,000	184 27th	reroofing no torch replacement Re-roof	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$5,200	240 27th	comply with nov# 202651247: repair water damage/moldy sheetrock, replace bath fa…	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$45,000	270 Andover	remove (e) 2nd floor bathroom and convert it into 2 bathrooms	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$85,000	2516 Taraval	remodel (e) kitchen, bathroom, change living room to bedroom & add 1 new full ba…	—
2026-05-05	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	$110,000	151 03rd	7/fl- (n) configuration of movable walls, construction of (n) temp walls. no cha… sprinkler New installation	—
2026-05-05	Structural Source type: otc alterations permit	$2,000	149 Goethe	add new retaining wall between 145 st & 149 goethe st. ref pa 202603167611 (145 …	—
2026-05-05	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	—	1750 Grove	to comply with physical inspection report cc-8713. estimated cost is $300.00.	—
2026-05-05	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$9,500	610 Gates	re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement	—
2026-05-05	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	$2,000	1448 Pacific	comply w/ nov # 202653516, 202541740, new waiter station - bar counter.	—
2026-05-05	Structural Source type: otc alterations permit	—	2040 Oakdale	structural revision to pa 202010066034	—
2026-05-05	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	$10,000	246 Mcallister	replace or repair in kind the following: recoat or replace bitumen waterproff on… replacement	—
2026-05-05	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$7,000	801 Crescent	re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement	—
2026-05-05	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$7,000	248 Dalewood	re-roofing installing 300 sq ft of metal roof. no hotworks metal	—
2026-05-05	Landscaping & Exterior Source type: otc alterations permit	$5,000	1662 24th	porch & stairs to yard from lowerl level bedroom	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$20,000	1715 Sanchez	guest bathroom remodel like for like, no relocations or structural changes. like for like replacement HVAC changeout	—
2026-05-05	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	$460,000	1558 15th	change of use approved under 202512161870. t.i. improvements include soft demo, …	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$11,800	2035 Lyon	legalize conditioned space in lower level to include (1) bedroom and (1) bathroo…	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$13,000	1285 Sutter	#407: install new cabinet, countertop and back splash in kitchen and bathroom	—
2026-05-05	Plumbing Source type: otc alterations permit	$15,000	368 Capp	replace laundry plumbing including drain, vent, water lines. voluntary install i… replacement	—
2026-05-05	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$12,900	2851 Fillmore	reroofing hot works replacement Re-roof	—
2026-05-05	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$12,000	900 Mansell	re-roofing no hot works. replacement Re-roof	—
2026-05-05	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	$72,000	425 Market	25/f: mechanical only permit to support approved architectural permit 2019081690… AC New installation	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$30,000	4272 26th	kitchen remodel to include removal of load bearing wall. (n) structrual members,…	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$11,000	135 Lake Merced Hill St South	in-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 1st fl	—
2026-05-05	Electrical Source type: otc alterations permit	$60,000	650 Davis	2/fl- ref 202602186079- title 24 for lighting only	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	—	426 33rd	partial interior remodel non structural replace 3200 sf flooring painting throug…	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$12,500	856 Sunnydale	in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 2nd fl with 1 shower pan(s).	—
2026-05-05	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$9,800	1979 31st	re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$12,000	2322 25th	in-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 2nd fl	—
2026-05-05	Windows & Doors Source type: otc alterations permit	—	227 Congo	new rated window along property line, visible from street.	—
2026-05-05	Signage Source type: sign - erect	$2,000	2209 Chestnut	install 1 set nonlighted blade sign b.	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$35,000	55 Hermann	unit 607: remodel kitchen - remove and replace kitchen cabinets, new floor and c…	—
2026-05-05	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	—	156 Lunado	to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202502140391. all work is…	—
2026-05-05	Electrical Source type: otc alterations permit	$140,000	260 California	4th fl - new power & signal devices throughout; new 2025 t24 compliant lighting …	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$12,000	771 Union Owner: ELI··· 🔒	in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 1st fl with 0 shower pan(s).	—
2026-05-05	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	$6,000	41 Moffitt	remove and replace 150 linear feet of handrail, 4x4 post will remain, replace li… replacement	—
2026-05-05	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	$12,000	2135 45th	comply w/ nov # 202545035: build new wood staircase at rear of house.	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$12,500	856 Sunnydale	in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 2nd fl with 0 shower pan(s).	—
2026-05-05	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	—	1434 California	addressing permit only: purpose of this permit is to link 1432-1434 california s…	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$13,500	348 Church	in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 3rd fl with 1 shower pan(s).	—
2026-05-05	General Construction Source type: otc alterations permit	—	1882 Mcallister	to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202104088143. all work is…	—
2026-05-05	HVAC Source type: otc alterations permit	—	2031 Powell	revision to pa #202506239217. replace 17 double hung window of front with marvin… replacement	—
2026-05-05	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$9,200	4354 23rd	rot damage and membrane repairs for mini roof above garage, less than 50% repair…	—
2026-05-05	Interior Renovation Source type: otc alterations permit	$40,000	31 Mountview	in-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 1st fl	—
2026-05-05	Roofing Source type: otc alterations permit	$15,000	1738 Wawona	re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement	—
2026-05-05	Structural Source type: otc alterations permit	$30,000	31 Landers	revision 202508143044 and 202510107244. new storage room at e foundation between…	—

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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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These are public owner-of-record matches where the mailing address differs from the property address and the source collection includes permit history. Use them to research portfolio geography and published project activity; they do not establish a seller, buyer, or service need.

🔧 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?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

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Contractors find leads in San Francisco by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then researching the recorded contractor and project activity. Contact details appear only where a public record includes them; saved-search email alerts track new matching records as they are published.

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