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
2026-04-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 49 Hartford fire only - as build revision pa 202602045172 relocation & up sizing main feed f… —
2026-04-29 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$2,000 2856 Scott unit 4: create and 2x3 ft opening in non structual wall between kitchen and livi… —
2026-04-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$35,000 3090 Pacific recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 202504023544. —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$18,500 2190 Washington apt 204: kitchen renovation: add plugs, new countertops, new sink, bathroom, new… —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$100,000 1915 21st full remodel of existing bathroom, including adding a half bath. full kitchen re… 100A New installation —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$4,500 2533 Folsom reroofing at flat roof. torch down. no work to (e) sloped roofs. no work to (e) … flat replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$19,600 241 Amherst re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 221 Main ste 770 2 new phone booths in existing office. new outlets for phone booths —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$9,000 480 Bartlett re-roofing: shingle roof replacement of 11 sq tear off, replace wood as needed s… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$13,000 50 Samoset repair deck ledger and space away from house, less than 50 % repairs, replace jo… —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$55,000 1375 Chestnut units 1 and 2: kitchen and bathroom remodels, install lights for living room. un… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-04-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 306 Crescent to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202305308856. all work is… —
2026-04-29 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$8,000 3229 Jennings to comply with nov #2020-021241: replace gas furnace and associated duct work in… furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-04-29 HVAC
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$2,356,955 2130 Ofarrell modernization of 2 existing traction elevators, including new machinery and cont… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-04-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1749 San Jose to obtain final inspection for work approved under 202501108129. all work is com… —
2026-04-29 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,000 158 15th modification to garage opening ref 202208251288 —
2026-04-29 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 101 Montcalm construct new interior l-shaped non-bearing partition wall with wood framing, dr… —
2026-04-29 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$5,500 38 Hotaling platform slab extension of (e) elevator machine room, to be done in concrete —
2026-04-29 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$3,286 208 Minerva repair front stairs, new stringers to existing, 2x6 redrood board repair, less t… New installation HVAC repair —
2026-04-29 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 342 23rd revision to 202512161877. change scope of work to include installation of sprink… sprinkler New installation —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$13,000 56 Neptune re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement Re-roof —
2026-04-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1017 Fell recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 2017-0113-7165 —
2026-04-29 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 36 Broderick revision to permit 202602256491. adding new non structural walls that were not p… —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$11,900 1475 Monterey in-kind remodeling of 2 bathroom(s) in 1st fl, 2nd fl with 1 shower pan(s). —
2026-04-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$26,480 905 Florida like for like - upper unint. bathroom remodel. no exterior work. like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
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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.

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.

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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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Search a business name to review its recorded permit activity in San Francisco and the project details the public source publishes. Use the scope, timing, and address to research complementary work; a record is not a request for bids.

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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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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.

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.

How can contractors find construction leads in San Francisco?

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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San Francisco permit data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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