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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Permit data through 2026-11-06

14,425 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-30 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$20,000 988 Market common area - installation of satellite dish to roof —
2026-04-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$20,000 27 Paramount in-kind maintenance and repair of existing kitchen & bath. —
2026-04-30 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$3,000,000 181 Fremont parcel b. level 12: interior only. scop includes demolition of select light fixt… —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 50 Capra revision to bpa# 202604068970: unit #11: also remodel (e) laundry. —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$19,992 383 Munich re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$40,000 211 Moscow bathroom remodel like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-04-29 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,500 2207 Fillmore commericial retail: exploratory demo for commerical space ground floor. explrora… HVAC installation —
2026-04-29 Demolition
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,200,000 301 Howard 3rd fl office t.i. entire floor. includes non bearing partitions, office glass, … —
2026-04-29 New Construction
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$46,000 185 Broad adu 185b broad st on 1/f per state program. comply with complaint 202180143, 202… —
2026-04-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 419 Castro revision to original layout counter, ref. permit 202602236320 - (no seating area… —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$18,000 3623 Webster reroofing: tear off (e) roof. install modified bitumen (peel & seal) approx 14 s… 14 sq flat tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$35,000 888 Brannan electrical work at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors. —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,000 271 San Jose unit 6: in kind kitchen and bathroom remodel. new shower pan —
2026-04-29 Signage
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1298 Potrero comply w notice of enforcement 2026001691enf illegal awnings installed; addition… —
2026-04-29 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 888 Brannan 1/f: electrical work for tenant improvement on the 1st floor storage area. ref a… —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$75,000 617 Mississippi to remodel unit 617 on 3rd floor, including a new kitchen location, renovated ba… —
2026-04-29 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 3880 Cesar Chavez revision to permit 202108045703, remove full bathroom from 1st floor proposed sc… —
2026-04-29 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$30,000 710 44th replace (e) rear landing and stair with new wood stair. construct 1-hr wall at p… —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$7,260 1222 20th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$150,000 470 Athens interior remodel of two bedrooms, family froom w/ wetbar and storage —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 305 Franconia bathroom remodel in-kind. tub to shower. no wall removal. no structural change. —
2026-04-29 New Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$5,000 1527 10th revision to pa 202506118447 expand unit @ 1st fl to add bedroom to adu —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$20,000 57 Oakwood unit 59 on level 1: bathroom remodel and lightwell infill (15 sq.ft. only) —
2026-04-29 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
$60,000 1868 Greenwich contruct detached accesory pergola in rear yard per planning approval letter no.… —
2026-04-29 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$420,500 1499 Webster 2/f t.i of existing outpatient licensed dialysis clinic facility includes new pa… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$23,680 3283 Folsom reroofing no hot works replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$13,000 16 28th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2275 Market no construction. change of use from gym to retail. no physical alterations. no c… —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$55,000 2428 Union revision to pa# 202506239264 - widening of roof deck. revision to layout on floo… —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$19,800 92 Santa Marina re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$120,000 549 Orizaba 3x bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room remodel in kind like for like. no structr… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$30,000 739 10th remodel of (e) primary bedroom to include new primary bathroom. remodel of (e) h… —
2026-04-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$5,000 750 Pine repair water leak at first floor west street door as part of nov202655192. work … —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$16,700 57 Majestic re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$22,400 86 Ellsworth re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,000 19 Progress 1/f: install one additional full bathroom, and replace 2 bedrooms' window with 2… —
2026-04-29 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$92,000 1725 03rd replace existing condenser water upumps and variable frequencey drives with new … AC replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-04-29 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 710 El Camino Del Mar fire only - as build ref pa 202505096129 new sprinkler in gym room & new calc. n… sprinkler —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$13,500 1348 Balboa reroofing hot works replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 4057 25th to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202310199063 and 20240715… —
2026-04-29 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 353 Sacramento revision to pa 202601284683 correct sprinkler pipe size from 3" to 2" sprinkler —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,000 2078 45th bathroom remodel on upper level (2nd story) —
2026-04-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$150,000 1800 Owens installation of phone booths in sector 2 fl, 4 & 5 & sector 3 fls, 5,7 —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$20,000 2001 Mcallister unit 112: kitchen remodel, new cabinets and counter tops. —
2026-04-29 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$150,000 1867 25th replace the existing one bed/ one bath habitable space with two bed two bath on … —
2026-04-29 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1749 San Jose revise permit 2025-0110-8129 to document changes to foundation that occurred dur… —
2026-04-29 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$95,000 1870 44th convert 319 sf of storage area on first fl. to living space with a bedroom, bath… —
2026-04-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 484 Eureka to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202012291891. all work is… —
2026-04-29 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$20,000 1323 Masonic common area: repaint back of bldg, replace rotten posts in kind back of bldg, no… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 161 Shipley in kind remodel of (1) bathroom on 2/f: replace bathtub, shower valve and trim, … —
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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.
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