San Francisco Building Permits & Project Research

14,425 indexed permits · 1,503 contractor names in the last 90 days · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Active contractors 1,503
Newest permit 2026-11-06

PermitGrab tracks 14,425 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-11-06, including 1,503 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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14,425
Indexed Permits
1,503
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-07
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-11-06

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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-11-06

14,425 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-04 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
$3,000 95 Minna revision to permits 202508012132, and 202311080438. add extra steel beam and pos… —
2026-05-04 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$22,900 1586 11th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-04 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$16,505 333 Stoneridge remove existing finish and stucco soffit. remove existing balcony sheeting and m… replacement —
2026-05-04 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,000 1408 31st installation of 12 level 2 ev charcher in a parking garage for the above apartme… —
2026-05-04 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1554 Grove install 2' x 2' foundation. revision to permit 202602115756. —
2026-05-04 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$30,000 1826 Mason reroof w/hot work. replacement —
2026-05-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$26,000 740 Rhode Island unit #312: kitchen remodel like per like. partial bathroom remodel. —
2026-05-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$96,000 646 04th foundation replacement & full seismic upgrade of existing 1st floor( to remain a… —
2026-05-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$30,000 1020 Plymouth revision to 201701056576 (recommencement under 202509024411). 1/f: remove nonloa… —
2026-05-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 461 Pacific revision to permit #202511149590 to modify the exterior stair enclosure due to f… —
2026-05-04 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1462 Lake to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202201286947, & 202306220… —
2026-05-04 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$13,000 950 Somerset re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-04 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$32,000 44 Hollywood re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-04 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$9,000 7 Kimball to comply with nov# 202651631: replacet toilet 4" waster, 2" drain at crawl spal… replacement —
2026-05-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 4042 17th bathroom remodel removing stand alone bath and creating walk in shower and addin… —
2026-05-04 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,000 3472 16th repair 6 rotter steps and 1 post in back wooden stairs connecting to 3rd floor f… HVAC repair —
2026-05-04 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$42,000 241 Sawyer add two new bedrooms and wet bar at ground level —
2026-05-04 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$2,797,784 88 Spear 1 & 2/fl- new interior ti partitions, doors, and interior glazing. (n) lighting,… low voltage New installation —
2026-05-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
— 2331 Jackson rev 202405142066: g/f bathroom remodel with new sauna.replace (e) rear deck tile… 122 roof sf tile replacement New roof —
2026-05-03 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$23,000 175 Sylvan re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-03 HVAC
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$150,000 678 Clipper interior remodel of kitchen and bathrooom. new a/c being adde to hvac system. AC New installation —
2026-05-02 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 766 Moultrie re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-01 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$22,000 109 Campbell re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-01 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 271 Flournoy to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#'s 202201286904 and 202407… —
2026-05-01 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 5140 Anza administrative permit for pa#: 202601234450 to amend from unit 1 to unit 3. —
2026-05-01 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$80,000 1735 28th kitchen & master bath:remove & replace all fixtures, new layout per structural. … —
2026-05-01 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$45,000 940 Guerrero waterproof 5 walkways. grind cracks, break stucco 10" up on wall to install flas… replacement —
2026-05-01 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$5,739 3273 Sacramento fabricate and install a new canvas sun umbrella "oregano market" —
2026-05-01 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$5,000 611 Pennsylvania remodel bathroom: move door, replace fixtures, move plumbing line, replace all g… gas replacement —
2026-05-01 Signage
Source type: sign - erect
$3,000 216 Stockton install electric wall sign at storefront —
2026-05-01 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$300,000 2547 20th reno to reconfigure kitchen, dining and bedrm areas; add 1 new en-suite bath and… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-05-01 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$76,000 1845 09th to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202403198114. all work is… —
2026-05-01 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 518 Baker recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#202503252968 —
2026-05-01 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$14,000 853 University re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-01 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$29,800 160 16th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-01 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$250,000 353 Sacramento 12th/f: mep submittal to t.i. 202603057008, new ductwork & lighting for new offi… —
2026-05-01 New Construction
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$75,500 1375 Sacramento conversion of existing space on ground floor(basement)to accessory dwelling unit… residential —
2026-05-01 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,000 719 Castro replace existing front stairs - like for like -the existing stair will be replac… replacement —
2026-05-01 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$2,000 60 Stonecrest removal of interior wall between kitchen & dining room —
2026-05-01 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$35,000 1743 32nd remodel kitchen, convert full bath into two full baths. addition of walls in bas… —
2026-05-01 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$200,000 3987 19th in kind kitchen remodel removal of built in living room in kin window replacemen… —
2026-05-01 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$40,000 2010 Vallejo kitchen/bathroom in kind plus add laundry —
2026-05-01 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$28,000 1534 08th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-01 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 754 Paris revision to approved pa# 202307242833: to add door between garage and kitchen ar… —
2026-05-01 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 277 Judson to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201508123993 and 20240715… —
2026-05-01 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$30,000 606 Peralta two bathrooms remodel to include: new bathtub, shower fixture/faucet, wall/floor… —
2026-05-01 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
$180,000 2901 16th voluntary structural strenghtening on the commercial ground floor w/ 2 moment fr… —
2026-05-01 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$40,000 2915 Keith legalize use of space as an auto window tinting servie (occupancy "b") to comply… —
2026-05-01 HVAC — 218 Roanoke solar permit: installing 5 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of … New installation HVAC installation —
2026-05-01 Solar
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2225 Jerrold ref 202506178845. new power for ev chargers (using load management software) ins… —
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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 14,425+ San Francisco building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-06 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 14,425 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 2026-11-06. Newest permit date: 2026-11-06. 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 14,425 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 14,425 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
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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