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San Francisco had 1621 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 312 interior renovation, 299 roofing and 256 hvac. The average project value is $108,536.

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Recent Building Permits in San Francisco

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Building Activity in San Francisco

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2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 903 Fulton 50% or less deck replacement, not street facing.
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 888 Peru comply with nov #2024-30009 - legalize existing ground floor kitchenette.
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 744 Washington to comply with nov 202545373: repair dry rot on trim and balcony in kind. non st…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 40 Walter (2) bathroom remodels. (1) kitchen remodel- new sinks. all work in kind. bathroo…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 316 Lawton to renew #202303103452
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1201 California kitchen remodel, relocate refrigerator and sink. remove partiton wall, replace f…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1918 Filbert apt# 101: remodel 190 sqft. add washer and ventless dryer (heat pump) with in un…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 393 San Benito re-roofing (hotworks) revision to pa# 202603208032 (this is expanded roofing wor…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 162 Stillings voluntary strengthening. install 1 new concrete pier and beam at lower level and…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 471 23rd re-roofing (hotworks)
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 4211 26th repair in kind after fire damage and rescue. 1) fire damaged walls along propert…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1 Rossmoor bathroom remodel like to like
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 4724 25th kitchen remodel like for like no structural changes
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1519 Ofarrell 202603197961- structural
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 113 Valley to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202008313026 & 2024032082…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1330 33rd revise pa# 202512041024: relocated bedroom #1 and bathroom #1. no exterior chang…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 428 Monterey kitchen alterations. interior demolition to include portions of floors,ceiling,w…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 232 Clinton 3 bathroom remodels, replace fixtures, tiles, finishes, minor plumbing, electric…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 200 Brannan like for like remodel of 2 (e) bathrooms. one with bathtub/shower, one with walk…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 12 Chattanooga units a and b: reroofing hot works
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 167 Clipper replace 2100 sq ft of dry wall. lath/plaster to 5/8 dry wall. demo (e) and insta…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 773 Gates exterior update to include paint, new garage door, repair and resurface stucco, …
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 3294 Clay unit 6: additional work to the permit 202510207713. reconfigure existing kitchen…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 204 Dellbrook reroofing, hot works.
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 149 New Montgomery stairs commercial tenant improvement between floors 4.5 &6. scope of work includ…
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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 11534+ San Francisco building permits with data updated daily 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.

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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 11534 building permits in San Francisco, California. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

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Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. San Francisco is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

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