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
2026-09-01
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
2020-09-30 HVAC/Mech $8,765 81 PT SAN PEDRO RD FURNACE CHANGE OUT LIKE FOR LIKE furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2020-09-30 Windows/Doors $22,473 130 N SAN PEDRO RD Windows: Replace 4 windows new construction like for like Siding: Replace 6 squa… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2020-09-30 HVAC/Mech $22,000 40 MERIAM DR 96% FURNACE CHANGE OUT, 3 TON 14 SEER AC CHANGE OUT 3 tons 14 SEER AC, furnace replacement HVAC changeout
2020-09-29 Solar $17,838 79 VENDOLA DR 4.08kw Photovoltaic 4.08 kW solar Solar PV
2020-09-29 Battery Storage $17,946 135 BAYVIEW DR Energy Storage System battery Battery storage
2020-09-29 HVAC/Mech $3,700 62 VENDOLA DR Install new 2.5 Ton Ameristar to existing furnace in the attic. Condenser to be … 2.5 tons AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation
2020-09-28 Solar 199 VALLEY VIEW AVE 10.35 Kw Photovoltaic & Energy Storage Sytem 10.35 kW battery solar Battery storage
2020-09-28 Electrical $2,500 199 VALLEY VIEW AVE Main Panel Upgrade 200a 200A service panel Panel service
2020-09-28 Electrical $4,500 687 IDYLBERRY RD Electric Main Panel upgrade from 100Amp to 200AMp 100A service panel Panel service
2020-09-28 HVAC/Mech 231 ELVIA CT New circuit and disconnect for Split System Air Conditioning Unit. New installation HVAC installation
2020-09-28 Roofing $31,000 110 MONTECITO RD Tear off existing and install Class A composition shingles, 4800 sq ft 4,800 roof sf shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2020-09-27 HVAC/Mech $5,900 134 BIRCH WAY Replacing Existing w/ 80% AFUE Gas 2 Ton Forced Air Furnace 2 tons 80% AFUE furnace
2020-09-25 HVAC/Mech $13,650 243 BLACKSTONE DR Replace Ac AC replacement HVAC replacement
2020-09-25 Roofing $7,000 136 MABRY WAY Re-Roof replacement Re-roof
2020-09-25 Roofing $13,000 2742 HEATHERSTONE DR Tear off existing composition shingle roof and install new felt, flashings and n… 2,000 roof sf shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2020-09-24 HVAC/Mech $12,000 231 ELVIA CT Install mini split heat pump system with five wall heads. heat pump, mini-split New installation HVAC installation
2020-09-24 Electrical $1,100 34 ROOSEVELT AVE 200 AMP SVS PANEL UPGRADE 200A service panel Panel service
2020-09-24 Roofing $37,559 78 GRANDE PASEO Remove (1) layer of existing roofing system. Install new 3/4 cdx tongue and groo… metal New installation New roof
2020-09-24 General Construction $7,687 2725 HEATHERSTONE DR Det A D U W/Deck T.D. 5-7-20
2020-09-23 HVAC/Mech $9,500 1 RED CEDAR CT replace failed furnace and AC with new Furnace and AC AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2020-09-23 HVAC/Mech $4,250 609 BLACKSTONE DR 5 TON AC SEER 14 CHANGE OUT 5 tons AC replacement HVAC changeout
2020-09-23 Electrical $9,900 48 GRANDE PASEO Replace unsafe panel upgrade with a like-for-like safe main service panel service panel replacement Panel service
2020-09-23 Electrical $3,000 820 IDYLBERRY RD 225 Amp Main Panel 225A
2020-09-23 Solar $45,721 126 N SAN PEDRO RD Photovoltac & Energy Storage System battery Battery storage
2020-09-23 Solar $40,759 820 IDYLBERRY RD 4.44kw Photovoltaic, & Energy Storage System 4.44 kW battery solar Battery storage
2020-09-23 Roofing $5,000 64 BLACKSTONE DR Tear off flat area at the back of the house, clean up. Install #28 base sheet na… flat tear off replacement Re-roof
2020-09-22 Roofing $20,500 707 VENDOLA DR Tear-off & Re Roof, Modified Bitumen, (Class 'A' FR System) flat tear off replacement Re-roof
2020-09-22 Plumbing $3,100 11 VERBENA CT Swapping out tank for tankless. Same location. tankless
2020-09-21 Roofing $11,200 5 MT WITTENBURG CT *** 2nd Story Roof Only*** Remove existing16 squares roof down to sheathing. Pre… 16 sq shingle New installation New roof
2020-09-21 Solar $27,500 3 UNIONSTONE LN 6.31kw Photovoltaic 6.31 kW solar Solar PV
2020-09-21 General Construction $12,000 136 TIBURON BLVD Replace (E) Deck
2020-09-21 Solar $12,000 1009 IDYLBERRY RD 4.8kw Roof Photovoltaic & Battery Sotrage - Express 4.8 kW battery solar Battery storage
2020-09-21 Electrical $1,000 1009 IDYLBERRY RD Electrical Upgrade
2020-09-21 HVAC/Mech $8,755 23 JEFFERSON AVE A/C Add on, 14 SEER 14 SEER AC New installation
2020-09-21 Electrical $1,500 22 PORTOLA AVE New electrical panel replacing hazardous zinsco panel
2020-09-21 Plumbing $5,000 10 MT MUIR CT Replace electrical, gas and plumbingfor laundry room in garage area replacement
2020-09-18 Electrical $3,000 2212 JUNIPERBERRY DR Replacement of electric service and sub panel. replacement
2020-09-18 HVAC/Mech $8,625 280 EMERYSTONE TER Add new AC on side yard. Adapt to existing furnace & duct work AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation
2020-09-18 Plumbing $2,931 70 MT LASSEN DR replace 40 gallon water heater with new one 40 gal water heater standard replacement Water heater
2020-09-18 Roofing $17,900 131 GARDEN AVE Re-roof: Remove existing comp shingles and replace with GAF Cool Roof shingles -… 35 sq shingle replacement Re-roof
2020-09-17 Electrical 53 SAN PABLO AVE Electrical
2020-09-17 Roofing $21,750 748 ESTANCIA WAY re roof remove the old roofing repair minor dry rot install a new class A 40yr c… New installation Re-roof
2020-09-17 HVAC/Mech $5,900 10 MADELENE LN Add AC new in back yard AC New installation HVAC installation
2020-09-17 General Construction $2,750 22 MT WITTENBURG CT Remove and replace 50 gallon WH in garage.
2020-09-16 General Construction $350,000 252 SUMMIT AVE Remod, Conv/Addtn T.D. 6/23/20
2020-09-16 HVAC/Mech $11,934 65 ALTA VISTA WAY Ductless Minisplit mini-split
2020-09-16 Battery Storage $14,000 550 IDYLBERRY RD Energy Storage System battery Battery storage
2020-09-16 General Construction $8,500 101 MT LYELL DR Install mini split in living room and main bedroom. Condenser to be placed on ri…
2020-09-16 Windows/Doors $3,500 140 MT LASSEN DR Replace 1 window & 1 patio door retrofit, like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2020-09-16 Solar $13,000 550 IDYLBERRY RD 4.92 Photovoltaic solar Solar PV
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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
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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.
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