San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Data

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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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Building Activity in San Francisco

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

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2026-04-25 additions alterations or repairs 8 Hill Point revision to permit 202507080372. relocate partition for workout room at 1/l. rem…
2026-04-24 additions alterations or repairs 522 Vienna comply w/ 2025-011472enf: legalize as-built basement: bdrm, bath, study, fam rm.…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 2318 25th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 65 Hermann re-roofing: tear off, apply 3 ply modified bitumen one ply torch down roof syste…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1477 Sanchez re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 240 Vicente permit renewals for 202412116645, 202412066307, & permit (application) number pl…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1705 Buchanan requesting dbi approval for equpiment/layout change for restaurant kitchen
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1529 34th remodel downstairs bathroom, new toilet, shower and sink.
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1868 Buchanan legalizing rooms down lower level. no structural work, 2 bedrooms.
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 737 Washington metal roll-down gate, install before 2023, no motor, for the restaurant with sec…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1015 Francisco renewal 202501289235
2026-04-24 additions alterations or repairs 1532 Diamond remodel of (e) 2-story residence with associated mep work. 3-story vertical addt…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1451 Van Dyke re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 221 05th to partiually abate nov 202290894 to include legalize the change in the ground f…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 3779 25th the scope of work includes an interior remodel of unit #3779 at second floor lev…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 88 Museum revise retaining wall details on sheet s2 of approved drawing for pa 2018-0529-0…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 2244 Taraval revision to 202608274046. change the shape of the previously approved sign. same…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 201 Harrison unit 215: like for like bathroom remodel, tubb to tub, replace toilet, vanity, s…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 235 Holyoke to comply with nov 202426211 - infill internal stair
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1397 12th deck repairs and some deck boards repairs, repair deck joists, less than 50%, re…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 821 Baker re-roofing w/ hotworks
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 1346 Masonic install a catch basin for new sump pump. regrade to lowered catch basin at rear …
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 53 Sussex to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202407126421 and pa#202411…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 57 Winfield revision to pa# 202601224358, add a decorative stained glass window to the stree…
2026-04-24 otc alterations permit 2917 California voluntary soil improvement.
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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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so San Francisco electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

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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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