San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Leads

Live municipal building-permit feed for San Francisco, California.

PermitGrab tracks 0 active contractors who pulled 2,462 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-06-09. Live tracking of 4,286 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.

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2,462
Indexed Permits
0
Active Contractors
4,286
Code Violations
2026-06-09
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-06-08
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San Francisco had 1790 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 367 roofing, 363 interior renovation and 280 hvac. The average project value is $97,981.

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2,462 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-29 Windows/Doors $50,000 19 Progress 1/f: install one additional full bathroom, and replace 2 bedrooms' window with 2…
2026-04-29 General Construction 306 Crescent to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202305308856. all work is…
2026-04-29 General Construction $75,000 617 Mississippi to remodel unit 617 on 3rd floor, including a new kitchen location, renovated ba…
2026-04-29 General Construction $10,000 50 Capra revision to bpa# 202604068970: unit #11: also remodel (e) laundry.
2026-04-29 Signage 1298 Potrero comply w notice of enforcement 2026001691enf illegal awnings installed; addition…
2026-04-29 General Construction $46,000 185 Broad adu 185b broad st on 1/f per state program. comply with complaint 202180143, 202…
2026-04-29 General Construction $2,356,955 2130 Ofarrell modernization of 2 existing traction elevators, including new machinery and cont…
2026-04-29 Roofing $18,000 3623 Webster reroofing: tear off (e) roof. install modified bitumen (peel & seal) approx 14 s…
2026-04-29 General Construction 484 Eureka to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202012291891. all work is…
2026-04-29 General Construction $20,000 1323 Masonic common area: repaint back of bldg, replace rotten posts in kind back of bldg, no…
2026-04-29 General Construction 4057 25th to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202310199063 and 20240715…
2026-04-29 Roofing $13,000 56 Neptune re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
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No contractor lead data available for San Francisco. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in San Francisco
Construction Activity in San Francisco

New building permits in San Francisco, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About San Francisco Building Permits

San Francisco, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2462+ San Francisco building permits — updated periodically from official city sources.

Every new construction project in San Francisco requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in San Francisco.

How Contractors Use San Francisco Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in San Francisco use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor San Francisco building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so San Francisco electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official San Francisco open data portal.

Who pulled permits in San Francisco this week?

PermitGrab tracks 0 active contractors in San Francisco, with new permit filings indexed from the city's open data portal on every refresh.

How fresh is San Francisco permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for San Francisco is dated 2026-06-08. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in San Francisco right now?

In the last 30 days, San Francisco permitting activity covers 1,790 new building permits alongside 4,286 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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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 2462 building permits in San Francisco, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the San Francisco permit data?

PermitGrab collects San Francisco on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated periodically, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in San Francisco?

Contractors find leads in San Francisco by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to San Francisco — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

San Francisco permit & owner data, by use case

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

Real estate investors
Code violations in San Francisco = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every San Francisco GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A San Francisco addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Francisco are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
San Francisco renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every San Francisco permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in San Francisco mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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