San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Data

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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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Building Activity in San Francisco

13,074 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 221 Main demo of existing partitions ceilings and associated mep & finishes on 5th and 6t…
2025-10-24 Permit 145 Hampshire solar permit: installing 16 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of…
2025-10-24 Permit 2171 39th solar permit: installing 16 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of…
2025-10-24 additions alterations or repairs 547 Edinburgh 1/f reconfigure ground floor and legalize ground floor 2nd unit (ord.43-14). add…
2025-10-24 additions alterations or repairs 167 20th revision 202411084696: loft level: demo as req for new walls, windows, finishes,…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 121 07th to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202403208290. all work is…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 515 Foerster to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202311281501. all work is…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 1336 Shotwell revision to pa #2023-0911-345-s1 revise window u factor specification w title 24…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 1101 Geneva fire damage with in-kind repairs. all work will be completed to return the house…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 2279 43rd replace 500 sq ft of wood siding with hardie fiber cement lap siding pre paint b…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 180 Howard 7th floor: revision to permit #202509044560; minor revisions to ceilings, light …
2025-10-24 additions alterations or repairs 49 Santa Cruz voluntary seismic strengthening per engineer plan, add necessary smoke and carbo…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 188 The Embarcadero 4th fl- add 6 relocate 14 fire sprinkler ti. job #25-984. ref pa# 2025-1006-6797
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 450 20th re-roofing with hot works.
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 2971 Clay as built to pa # 2025-0207-9883. remove smoke detector from the bedroom in unit …
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 2020 Green upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1. ref p…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 4140 Cesar Chavez as built to pa # 2025-0130-9368. the model number for the annunciator was change…
2025-10-24 Permit 27 Rebecca solar permit: installing 13 solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 8 Boardman 1st & 2nd fl: non-structural tenant improvement to e) office, 2 new offices on e…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 4130 Cesar Chavez as built to pa # 2025-0130-9362. the model number for the annunciator was change…
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 2917 California recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 202402015072 & 20240312…
2025-10-24 Permit 880 Colby solar permit: installing 9 solar pv modules, 405 watts per module, total no. of …
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 2470 17th replacing (8) windows - 2 street visible. all windows to be replaced in kind in …
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 1303 Larkin as built to permit 202412207209. fire alarm elevator modernization on an (e) fa …
2025-10-24 otc alterations permit 621 Baker replace existing accessory structure in kind per ordinance 146-25. replace trash…
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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.

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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