San Rafael Building Permits & Project Research

6,319 indexed permits · 43 active contractors · San Rafael, California.

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San Rafael building permits — key stats
Active contractors 43
Newest permit 2026-08-31

PermitGrab tracks 43 active contractors who pulled 6,319 building permits in San Rafael, CA as of 2026-08-31. Newest published record: 2026-09-01.

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6,319
Indexed Permits
43
Active Contractors
12
Available Business Phones
2026-09-03
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-31

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Permit data through 2026-08-31

6,319 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2021-06-02 HVAC/Mech $18,000 848 DESCANSO WAY Replace with existing Gree Ductless 42K BTU Mini-Split mini-split replacement HVAC replacement
2021-06-01 Roofing $38,995 2 LEONA DR REMOVE AND REPLACE CLASS A COMP SHINGLE ROOF. shingle replacement
2021-06-01 General Construction $2,050 263 N SAN PEDRO RD Remove existing wall heater and install new 35k single sided wall heater
2021-06-01 Windows/Doors $5,143 119 OAK DR Replace 1 entry door with retrofit vinyl entry door
2021-06-01 HVAC/Mech $14,536 9 GRANDE PASEO split system c/o
2021-06-01 Plumbing $1,854 804 ROSAL WAY Remove/replace gas water heater. gas replacement Water heater
2021-05-28 HVAC/Mech $11,667 707 HACIENDA WAY Replace boiler. replacement HVAC replacement
2021-05-28 Electrical $2,000 199 VALLEY VIEW AVE Replace 100 amp electrical service entrance with a 200 amp metered main. Pull in… 100A replacement
2021-05-28 Roofing $14,465 19 INDIAN RD TEAR OFF EXISTING TILE ROOFING INSTALL NEW COMPOSITION SHINGLE ROOF CLASS A shingle, tile tear off replacement Re-roof
2021-05-27 Solar $12,000 157 N SAN PEDRO RD 6.08 Kw Rooftop Photovoltaic ***E Inspection*** 6.08 kW solar Solar PV
2021-05-27 General Construction $305,000 5 LINDA AVE #A New Accessory Dwelling Unit residential
2021-05-26 Solar $36,500 1349 IDYLBERRY RD 12.240 Kw Rooftop Photovoltaic - Express 12.24 kW solar Solar PV
2021-05-26 Solar $22,829 19 KNOLL WAY 6.29 Kw Rooftop Photovoltaic - Express 6.29 kW solar Solar PV
2021-05-26 Roofing $23,650 6 LISA CT Remove existing roof. Install with new Lifetime Class A composition shingles. shingle New installation New roof
2021-05-26 Plumbing $7,900 485 PINEWOOD DR DRAIN RE-PIPE repipe
2021-05-26 Solar $31,211 2074 HUCKLEBERRY RD 8.51 Kw Rooftop Photovoltaic - Express 8.51 kW solar Solar PV
2021-05-26 Solar $20,330 775 ESTANCIA WAY 7.40 Kw Rooftop Photovoltaic - Express 7.4 kW solar Solar PV
2021-05-25 Roofing $12,839 1360 IDYLBERRY RD Remove and dispose of existing gravel on roof. Clean roof surface so that spray …
2021-05-25 Roofing $11,600 25 MERIAM DR Carrier side discharge air conditioner. Remove existing A/C on roof Install new … 3 tons AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2021-05-25 General Construction $10,900 562 BLACKBERRY LN repair kitchen line
2021-05-24 Structural $400,000 49 CRESTVIEW WAY Ret Wal, Foundation Underpinning, Piles T.D 4/22/20
2021-05-24 Pool/Spa $2,000 5 MT SHASTA CT Thermal System For Pool - Deposit Taken With Pool Permit
2021-05-24 General Construction $24,876 15 MARGARITA DR Kitch Remod, Remove Fireplace, Remove Walls
2021-05-24 HVAC/Mech $19,472 53 MT WHITNEY DR 3 ZONE MINISPLIT INSTALL WITH 2.5 TON HEATPUMP 2.5 tons heat pump, mini-split New installation HVAC installation
2021-05-24 General Construction $67,800 138 MAIN DR Repl Failed Ret Wall
2021-05-24 HVAC/Mech $3,500 48 GRANDE PASEO Replace existing 3 ton AC located on garage with new, like for like. 3 tons AC like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2021-05-24 General Construction $4,200 264 COBBLESTONE DR 96% 70K BTU FAU CHANGE OUT IN CLOSET
2021-05-24 Electrical 679 APPLEBERRY DR New 200A overhead semi-flush main electrical service panel 200A service panel New installation Panel service
2021-05-24 Pool/Spa $38,000 5 MT SHASTA CT Pool & Spa W/Auto Cover
2021-05-19 HVAC/Mech $6,000 36 ADRIAN WAY AC ADD-ON AC New installation
2021-05-19 HVAC/Mech $5,000 2385 LAS GALLINAS AVE 2 TON HEAT PUMP ADD ON IN BACKYARD, 1 12K AIR HANDLER & 1 15K AIR HANDLER 2 tons heat pump New installation
2021-05-19 HVAC/Mech $6,660 11 SILVER PINE TER Replace existing furnace with a Bryant 926SA48080, 96% AFUE. 96% AFUE furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2021-05-18 Solar $20,800 40 BAYVIEW DR 4.80 Kw Rooftop Photovoltaic & Energy Storage System - Express 4.8 kW battery solar Battery storage
2021-05-18 General Construction $21,000 100 MT WHITNEY CT Foam overlay over tar and gravel
2021-05-18 HVAC/Mech $12,169 10 MT TENAYA DR INSTALL NEW 180K BTU NAVIAN COMBI BOILER WITH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PUMP LOOP New installation HVAC installation
2021-05-18 Solar $52,899 60 CRESTVIEW WAY 8.91 Kw Rooftop Photovoltaic & Energy Storage System - Express 8.91 kW battery solar Battery storage
2021-05-18 Solar $39,940 637 N SAN PEDRO RD 7.40 Kw Rooftop Photovoltaic & Energy Storage System - Express 7.4 kW battery solar Battery storage
2021-05-18 Plumbing $1,901 765 PT SAN PEDRO RD Remove/replace gas water heater. gas replacement Water heater
2021-05-17 HVAC/Mech $14,459 2 MERIAM DR REPLACE FURNACE IN SAME LOCATION. ADD NEW AC. SEER 14, AFUE 95 AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2021-05-17 HVAC/Mech $9,000 35 MT FORAKER DR Mini-Split Heat Pump heat pump, mini-split
2021-05-17 Electrical $3,047 97 MARINA COURT DR 200A Panel Upgrade 200A service panel Panel service
2021-05-17 General Construction $1,400,000 195 FAIRWAY DR Single Family Dw, Garage, Deck Previous Permit 142784 Issued And Vested With Fou…
2021-05-14 Pool/Spa $30,000 1 MT DARWIN CT Pool Repairs
2021-05-14 General Construction $21,000 280 EMERYSTONE TER foam overlay over tar and gravel
2021-05-13 Windows/Doors $4,483 9 LEONA DR Replace 1 patio door with retrofit vinyl patio door
2021-05-13 HVAC/Mech $13,466 110 AUBURN ST Replace existing furnace and ducts. furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2021-05-13 Windows/Doors $65,000 19 WESTGATE DR Installation of new siding at new windows, door and areas of dry rot
2021-05-13 General Construction $11,000 5 LISA CT Kitchen Remodel - Express
2021-05-13 Solar $26,075 71 MT MUIR CT 8.16 Kw Rooftop Photovoltaic & Energy Storage System - Express 8.16 kW battery solar Battery storage
2021-05-12 HVAC/Mech $8,012 19 MT FORAKER CT New Mini-Split System mini-split New installation HVAC installation
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Construction Activity in San Rafael

New building permits in San Rafael, 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 Rafael Building Permits

San Rafael, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 6319+ San Rafael building permits — newest published record: 2026-09-01 from official city sources.

Building permits in San Rafael 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 Rafael Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use San Rafael 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.

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Who appears in San Rafael permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 6,319 building permits in San Rafael. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is San Rafael permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for San Rafael is dated 2026-08-31. Newest published record: 2026-09-01. 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 Rafael permit records?

San Rafael permit activity covers 6,319 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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Contractors & subs
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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 Rafael provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
San Rafael renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
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