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San Francisco had 1694 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 326 interior renovation, 312 roofing and 264 hvac. The average project value is $105,901.

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Recent Building Permits in San Francisco

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Building Activity in San Francisco

13,077 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2025-10-27 additions alterations or repairs 71 Sharon interior renovation to 71 sharon st including a kitchen remodel, bathroom additi…
2025-10-27 additions alterations or repairs 16 30th abate planning complaint #2019-013357enf. restore pre-existing 5-dwelling units …
2025-10-27 otc alterations permit 419 Chenery addressing permit only. change existing address 419 chenery st to 421 chenery st…
2025-10-27 additions alterations or repairs 2420 Clement tenant improvement to be early childhood learning center & day care at 1st floor…
2025-10-27 otc alterations permit 913 Pacific units 913 and 915- 2 & 3/fl- remodel (e) kitchen and bathrooms, add (n) bathroom…
2025-10-27 otc alterations permit 1552 Lake recommencement & completion of work approved under pa# 201901251296 & 2022040617…
2025-10-27 otc alterations permit 927 Divisadero re roofing torch down
2025-10-27 otc alterations permit 2222 Fillmore revision to pa # 2025-0804-2264. provide new steel beam at 2nd fl midspan betwee…
2025-10-27 otc alterations permit 853 Cole re roofing: torch down.
2025-10-27 otc alterations permit 51 Medau commencement of work not started under previously approved permit # 2016-0929-91…
2025-10-27 otc alterations permit 3187 San Jose recommencement and completion of work approved under permit 202209072026
2025-10-27 otc alterations permit 316 Chestnut reconstruct (e) 4 story east lightwell egress stair in-kind; replace all wood fr…
2025-10-27 additions alterations or repairs 1407 Dolores revision to permit 202508183269. interior remodel to (e) dwelling units on 2/f a…
2025-10-26 otc alterations permit 1578 30th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2025-10-26 otc alterations permit 2871 24th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2025-10-26 otc alterations permit 619 39th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2025-10-26 otc alterations permit 759 38th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2025-10-25 otc alterations permit 115 College re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2025-10-25 additions alterations or repairs 3720 20th interior renovation. no veritcal or horizontal addition. preserving the front fa…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 1830 31st in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 2nd fl with 1 shower pan(s).
2025-10-24 additions alterations or repairs 1939 41st residential addition and remodel. extensive alterations include but not limited …
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 279 Maynard to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa 202409241520. all work is …
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 919 Capitol garage lvl: convert garage to living space 644 sf: add 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1 fam…
2025-10-24 Permit 445 Princeton solar permit: installing 8 solar pv modules, 405 watts per module, total no. of …
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 1177 California unit#409: kitchen, bathroom remodel like to like, replace electrical outlets and…
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Permit Types in San Francisco — 11,609 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 11609+ 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 11609 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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