San Francisco Building Permits & Project Research

14,456 indexed permits · 1,495 contractor names in the last 90 days · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Active contractors 1,495
Newest permit 2026-11-07

PermitGrab tracks 14,456 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-11-07, including 1,495 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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1,495
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-09
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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-09-29 Fire Protection
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 729 Jones revision to 202206035575 eevator checklist has been removed and elevator letter … Commercial Fire Protection Llc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 75 BARCELONA AVE BARCELONA Building Permit Application —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$45,000 235 Corbett relace dry rot rear decks in-kind, replace wood railings with new cable railings residential Umlaut Interiors Llc
2026-09-29 Addition
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$15,000 98 Clarendon add (n) 2nd floor exterior deck at rear of property. Wl Pro Builders Inc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 462 21st administrative permit to document the legal use to occupancy of this rear yard s… 2-story residential —
2026-09-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$3,000 22 Day legalize existing construction of a 3 level deck and emergency egress at rear of… 6 HVAC systems New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 280 Fell revision to pa 202606163326 revised location of new laundry closet @ unit 205 Strong Builders Construction Inc.
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 280 Fell revision to pa 202606163328 revised location of new laundry closet @ unit 305 Strong Builders Construction Inc.
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 3250 19th to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 202206106049. all work i… Thompson Builders Corp
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 260 Townsend renewal for 202212158378. to obtain a final inspection for work approved under p… Convergint Technologies Llc
2026-09-29 Roofing
Source type: Street Space
— 25 CERES ST CERES Re-Roof replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2146 03rd for final inspection for work approved under pa# 202409039939 and 202412116633 commercial —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,000 570 34th underpinning foundation at grid line 1,5,&e. repair garden wall at rear yard, dr… residential T & T Construction
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,000 274 King ti of a retail. mech & electrical upgrades. no structural work. J C O R Inc
2026-09-29 Solar
Source type: 9
— 880 Clipper solar permit: installing 11 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of… 4.84 kW 11.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage Precision Air Systems Inc
2026-09-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,888 3647 Noriega interior remodel: 1st floor add one family room, and remodel bed room, add 2 ful… Doug's Construction Inc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 41 PROSPER ST PROSPER Building Permit Application —
2026-09-29 Solar
Source type: 9
$24,500 882 Clipper solar permit: installing 11 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of… 4.84 kW 11.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage Precision Air Systems Inc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,000 209 Somerset in response to nov 202546044, addition to 220 vmoutlet at laundry room, removal … residential —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1680 Davidson revision to permit # 202604230014: reduced scope 31 chargers installed. 17 ev ma… Coil Inc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 24 JOHN ST JOHN Building Permit Application —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 835 Sanchez to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201705015349, 20220629741… residential —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2015 Sacramento revision to pa 202404301094 replace the panel communicator and pull stations and… Commercial Fire Protection Llc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$300,000 2238 Geary 1st floor:main lobby next to open stair area with relocated vending machine- wal… Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$68,520 4610 Mission at&t modification of (e) wireless facility consisting of: r/r (3) antennas w/(3)… Diablo Telecom & Construction Inc
2026-09-29 New Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$23,500 840 Brannan replace (e) prefab racking system & minor ada improvements. replacement Stratus Unlimited Llc
2026-09-29 Addition
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
— 1721 15th front bldg: evacuation signage for new construction, reference pa# 202505065847. The Toboni Group
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$5,000 1870 44th revision to permit 202604290345. replace (e) driveway pavers and add planter to … residential Sf Town Builders Inc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 3678 18TH ST 18TH Building Permit Application —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 3032 Fulton comply nov# 202662323, items 2 & 3-repair handrail. Paul Liang Construction
2026-09-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$51,069 250 Laurel unit 202-remodel and reconfigure the primary bathroom. reconfigure the coat laun… Vonnegut Thoreau Construction
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$60,000 3548 Pierce unit #5: interior rehabilitations to one unit on 4th floor: new kitchen, new bat… Hon's Construction Inc.
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2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$2,862,400 50 California level 27; alterations to conference rooms, storage area and employee break room.… Principal Builders Inc.
2026-09-29 Fire Protection
Source type: otc alterations permit
$5,600 500 Washington revision to bpa#202511129349, addition of fire damper Rowdy Red Construction Llc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 3156 Clay to comply with correction notice: 202505166622. shear wall revisions to as-built… —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 11 Mars to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202303304745 and 20250218… residential —
2026-09-29 Solar
Source type: 9
$13,200 82 Eastwood solar permit: installing 8 solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of … 3.28 kW 5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage Better Earth Electric Inc
2026-09-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$98,000 622 24th at 2nd floor: remodel/relocate kitchen and dining. remove wall and install post … Xie Associates
2026-09-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 3252 16th revision pa#202608267198 change of existing closet into a full bathroom. —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 525 LEAVENWORTH ST LEAVENWORTH Building Permit Application —
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 551 Alvarado to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202504214871. all work is… residential Alward Const. Co Inc A Ca Corp
2026-09-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,000 33 Retiro remove existing wall on the second floor including the existing front door. buil… J Farley Construction
2026-09-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$215,000 1274 03rd 1/f - remodel unit throughout, new plumbing, new electrical, new kitchen, new ba… Alvarez Construction & Tile, Inc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$12,000 1114 Bryant add in new walk-in cooler at (e) restaurant space. new hand sink in storage room… Justar Construction Inc
2026-09-29 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 585 Marina address nov# 202659578 by legalizing the existing 8-foot tall rear yard, propert… residential Wooley Landscapes
2026-09-29 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,000 2427 03rd ti improvements, interior renovation with ada all gender restrooms, new stairs t… Dajani Construction
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 260 LAUSSAT ST LAUSSAT Scaffolding —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 8 SALA TER SALA Building Permit Application —
2026-09-28 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 59 FOREST VIEW DR FOREST VIEW Other —
2026-09-28 Roofing
Source type: Street Space
— 4351A 17TH ST 17TH Re-Roof replacement Re-roof —
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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 14,456+ 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.

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Who appears in San Francisco permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 14,456 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 2026-11-07. Newest permit date: 2026-11-07. 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 14,456 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 14,456 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.

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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
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