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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

12,998 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 128 Ord remove existing rear stair serving upper unit of existing two unit residential b…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 2120 Grove reroofing, hot works.
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 448 Nevada basement: add n) bathroom, bedroom & closet. 1st/f: relocate kitchen & bath, rem…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 208 Lake Merced Hill St North 42' sq ft approx of shower in bathroom will be renovated with 5 new recessed lig…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 531 44th installation of 3 skylights. not visible from street
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 417 Hyde unit 1 & 3: repair to related to a fire that occured in unit #7 above.
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 20 Midcrest re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 2222 Hyde unit #1 remodel existing primary bathroom and dressing area. remodel existing po…
2026-04-24 Permit 845 26th solar permit: installing 8 solar pv modules, 460 watts per module, total no. of …
2026-04-24 Permit 145 Merced solar permit: installing 22 solar pv modules, 460 watts per module, total no. of…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 755 Duncan revision to 202303103512. add new roof deck at e roof. provide new operable skyl…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 855 Folsom unit 916: remove existing tub and replace with shower pan, same size and locatio…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1375 Chestnut reroofing hot works
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1427 39th to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202411124783. all work is…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 154 Mallorca to comply with nov 202650552: install new flashing and add plywood under sheetme…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 120 Kearny 30th floor. alteration/replacement project to upgrade existing ac units serving …
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 878 Dolores unit# 4 remove nonload bearing wall in kitchen, relocate light switch and interc…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1272 08th replacement of the (e) secondary exterior staircase and railing with a new stair…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 444 Battery hvac upgrade of existing venue. provide the space with mechanical cooling. new v…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 231 09th reroofing hot works
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 919 Alvarado interior basement remodel and addition
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1642 31st 2/f: drywall in living rm, dining rm, bedroom and install (n) 5/8"xgyp. no wall …
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 100 01st 6,7,9,14 & 15th fl - installation of 14 new prior booths (3) on floor 5; (4) on …
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 2645 14th 2/f -interior remodel of existing kitchen, relocation of laundry, and remodel of…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 746 Cabrillo 3/f - unit 748: 3/f window replacement and add skylights. interior remodel under…
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Permit Types in San Francisco — 11,534 permits by category
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.

How fresh is the San Francisco permit data?

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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