San Rafael Building Permits & Project Research

6,327 indexed permits · 43 active contractors · San Rafael, California.

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San Rafael building permits — key stats
Active contractors 43
Newest permit 2026-09-02

PermitGrab tracks 43 active contractors who pulled 6,327 building permits in San Rafael, CA as of 2026-09-02. Newest published record: 2026-09-03.

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6,327
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43
Active Contractors
12
Available Business Phones
2026-09-05
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-09-02

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Permit data through 2026-09-02

6,327 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2021-11-02 Electrical $3,950 83 MT RAINIER DR Main panel and sub panel upgrade service panel Panel service
2021-11-02 Structural $63,556 2089 HUCKLEBERRY RD Non-Structural Kitchen Remodel - Express
2021-11-02 Plumbing $1,800 15 GLENSIDE WAY CHANGE OUT 50 GAL GAS WATER HEATER 50 gal water heater gas replacement Water heater
2021-11-02 Electrical $1,000 3 CREEKSIDE DR We want to add an electric car charging unit to our garage.
2021-11-02 Solar $89,390 11 DEBES RANCH RD Install roof mount solar panels at 41.48 kW and batteries 41.48 kW solar Solar PV
2021-11-02 Plumbing $1,450 728 ESTANCIA WAY Remove/replace gas water heater. gas replacement Water heater
2021-11-01 General Construction $350,000 230 SUMMIT AVE Interior Remodel - [3] Bath & [3] Bedroom
2021-11-01 HVAC/Mech $10,500 98 LABREA WAY 70K BTUS 80% FURNACE CHANGE OUT. furnace replacement HVAC changeout
2021-11-01 Plumbing $3,500 98 LABREA WAY 40 GALLON WATER HEATER CHANGE OUT. 40 gal water heater standard replacement Water heater
2021-10-28 Plumbing $5,230 9 OAK CREST DR Water heater replacement in existing location. PRV replacement in existing locat… standard replacement Water heater
2021-10-28 Windows/Doors $7,989 122 TIBURON BLVD Replace 5 windows all like for like, retrofit like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2021-10-28 Electrical $1,200 55 OAK RIDGE RD Upgrading Interior 100 Amp Zinsco Sub-Panel. Existing location is inside closet.… 100A
2021-10-27 Solar $13,200 181 MARK TWAIN AVE Install 6.0kW of roof mount solar. New installation New roof
2021-10-27 HVAC/Mech $7,250 417 MILLER CREEK RD 96% fau change out and relocate to attic, 4 ton 16 seer ac & coil change out, du… 4 tons 16 SEER AC replacement HVAC changeout
2021-10-27 Electrical $2,000 836 FLAXBERRY LN Add Electricity To Shed/Playhouse Under 120sqft
2021-10-27 Battery Storage $26,000 101 PIKES PEAK DR Energy Storage System battery Battery storage
2021-10-27 Solar $51,700 18 MT RAINIER CT 9kw Rooftop Photovoltaic & Energy Storage System 9 kW battery solar Battery storage
2021-10-26 Windows/Doors $5,000 140 MT LASSEN DR Structural Windows On Rear Wall
2021-10-26 Plumbing $2,000 46 RANCH RD CHANGE OUT OF 50 GAL WATER HEATER 50 gal water heater standard replacement Water heater
2021-10-26 Roofing $22,895 49 CUSHING AVE Remove and replace fiberglass shingle roof. shingle replacement
2021-10-26 General Construction $1,500 9 PT SAN PEDRO RD Ret Wall - A
2021-10-26 General Construction $200,000 9 PT SAN PEDRO RD (AKA 7) New Adu New Garage, Breezeway, Ret Wall***Ext To 5/1/22 T.D. 5/16/19
2021-10-26 General Construction $6,000 9 PT SAN PEDRO RD Ret Wall - D
2021-10-26 General Construction $26,000 30 MT TALLAC CT Install James Hardie fiber cement lap siding to all exterior walls of home
2021-10-26 Solar $14,500 5 UNIONSTONE LN installing a (n) 1 -TESLA POWERWALL II BATTERY BACK UP SYSTEM battery Battery storage
2021-10-26 General Construction $6,500 9 PT SAN PEDRO RD Ret Wall - C
2021-10-26 Solar $28,600 68 CREEKSIDE DR INSTALL ADVANCED ENERGY SYSTEM: (2) TESLA POWERWALL 2 AC BATTERIES SYSTEM (5KW) … 5 kW battery Battery storage
2021-10-26 Roofing $201,000 16 FARM RD SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW METAL ROOF ON HOME AND BARN metal New installation New roof
2021-10-26 General Construction $6,000 9 PT SAN PEDRO RD Ret Wall - B
2021-10-25 Solar $14,000 267 ELVIA CT Residential roof-mounted PV system, 7.030kW, 19 modules 7.03 kW 19 panels solar Solar PV
2021-10-25 Solar $22,000 2566 HEATHERSTONE DR New PV installation, roof mounted, 7.9 kW system size, 22 modules New installation New roof
2021-10-22 Electrical $2,000 531 APPLEBERRY DR 200A Main Panel Upgrade 200A service panel Panel service
2021-10-22 Solar $23,253 531 APPLEBERRY DR Roof Mount Solar, 8.14kw System Size, 22 PV Modules 8.14 kW solar Solar PV
2021-10-22 HVAC/Mech $13,120 1247 IDYLBERRY RD replace boiler with new one in same location replacement HVAC replacement
2021-10-22 General Construction $1,500 58 MARINA COURT DR Replace failed 50 gal WH with new 50 gal WH
2021-10-22 General Construction $10,000 821 FLAXBERRY LN Install new 3 zone ductless mini split
2021-10-22 HVAC/Mech $5,000 115 MERIAM DR Replace failed furnace with new furnace- NO HEAT furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2021-10-21 Demolition $15,000 398 SUMMIT AVE Demo Existing Structure J#Asb121545
2021-10-21 Solar $11,000 36 MILLSTONE TER 6.08kw Rooftop Photovoltaic - Express 6.08 kW solar Solar PV
2021-10-20 Electrical $8,000 233 JOHNSTONE DR Upgrade of electrical service.
2021-10-20 General Construction $15,000 49 CRESTVIEW WAY Ret Wall
2021-10-20 Electrical $30,000 233 JOHNSTONE DR Remodel [2] Baths; Replace Lighting & Outlets; [N] Dormer Vents replacement
2021-10-20 HVAC/Mech $3,500 311 SUMMIT AVE Replace existing 80% furnace in utility room with new 96% furnace, like for like… furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2021-10-20 General Construction $25,000 13 ADRIAN WAY Non-Sturctural Interior Remodel Of Bathroom - Express
2021-10-20 Roofing $9,500 758 APPLEBERRY DR Upgrade service from 100A to 200Amp in the same location Run a 50 amp circuit ov… 100A New installation
2021-10-20 Electrical $3,997 2825 HEATHERSTONE DR Installation of New [100A] Main service panel. Like for like, same location. 100A service panel replacement Panel service
2021-10-20 Solar $26,565 802 ROSAL WAY (N) FLUSH MOUNTED 7.60 kW PV SYSTEM W/ GRID TIED MICROINVERTERS, (E) MAIN SERVIC… 7.6 kW solar Solar PV
2021-10-19 General Construction $100,000 111 ORANGE ST AKA 113 ORANGE ST. Interior Remodel; Legalization Of A D U (Lower Level)
2021-10-18 HVAC/Mech $6,910 28 WOODOAKS DR REPLACE FURNACE IN SAME LOCATION. AFUE 80% furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2021-10-18 Pool/Spa $95,378 76 MONCADA WAY Pool Remodel - [N] Spa, Steps, & Safety Cover
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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 6327+ San Rafael building permits — newest published record: 2026-09-03 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 6,327 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 2026-09-02. Newest published record: 2026-09-03. 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 6,327 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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