Building Permits in San Francisco, California
Updated 2h ago6,546 recent building permits filed in San Francisco. Updated daily from public records.
6,546 permits
unit 1: replace heat pump for washer dryer, (1) bifold door (100 sqin opening), kitchen counter tops, backsplash, kitchen remodel, new hot and cold line for washer and dryer. all items like for like....
levels 3-11: demolition of non-structural walls & ceilings, and installtion of new finishes. new ceilings & new lighting in elevator lobbies.
in-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 1st fl installing gas line.
revision to permit #202108065980.reduce size of primary bed with small job in wall near top of stairs.swap locations for primary bath & closet.change door to primary bed to pocket door.remove skylight...
100% affordable. non structural rehabilitation of 108 units. exterior work: repair (e) windows, new roof layer.interior: remove finish hall flooring, (n) ada mobility/communication units, disable/remo...
add one support post to front entry stairway leading to front porch.
revise mechanical drawing in pa# 2025-0212-0165 to show changes and additional fire/smoke dampers
15/f: office tenant retrofit. light fixtures and associated circuiting, controls, power and signal. ref permit 202509115093
unit #202: kitchen remodel like for like. no change to floor layout. no change to wall layout. no structural work. maintain all (e) fire rating.
install (18) front windows facing steet: replacing windows with marvin windows in kind, troubleshoot and correct dry rot water intrusion, change siding damage & moisture barrier behind old siding. sid...
renovation of second floor level existing church building. alteration of (e) bathroom. convert janitor room into family bathroom.
replace back bedroom slider to egress operable casement.
re-roofing with torch down.
7/fl-ref ti 202509306438 deferred mep
replace carpet tiles, painting, store fixtures, cleaning.
exploratory demo: investigative sheetrock removal & replacement to investigate hvac runs, foundation and shear walls, structual design, domestic waterlines. approx 15 areas 2x2 and 2 x 10.
four dry stacked stone retaining walls (wall d, e, f, g) of varying heights. walls are primary a mix of a2 flagstone & connecticut bluestone w/ riverstone & onxy accents.
revision to 202509266248 with electrical changes to sheets e2.1, e2.2, e3.1 for new powered reclinders
kitchen and bathroom remodel in kind, no change to sq.ft. refinishing of (e) ground level storage area - new interior materials and new interior walls, new window within (e) opening of swing door, new...
in-kind stucco replacement (entire front facade) and 3 windows retrofit visible from the street (2 at basement & 1 at restroom). details to stay the same.
San Francisco has 6,212 total building permits on file with 2,160 new permits filed in the last 30 days. Renovation work dominates the market with 3,868 permits, followed by roofing at 1,283 permits. This volume of activity means steady lead flow for contractors who know where to look. Construction activity concentrates in five zip codes. The 94110 area leads with 495 permits, followed by 94114 with 386 permits and 94122 with 381 permits. 94118 and 94112 round out the top five with 345 and 332 permits respectively. These neighborhoods represent your highest-probability areas for finding work. Average permit values in San Francisco sit at $207,318, which tells you the scale of typical projects. Renovation jobs make up the bulk of work, but roofing and electrical permits offer solid secondary opportunities. By monitoring permits filed daily, you can contact property owners and general contractors before they start receiving bids from competitors. Most contractors who win consistent work in San Francisco check permit filings at least twice weekly. DigPermit updates San Francisco permit data every day from public records. When a permit is filed, you'll know about it the same day. Property owners often accept bids within the first week of filing, so speed matters. Contractors using real-time permit data consistently land projects that others miss.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in San Francisco?
Monitor building permits filed daily in San Francisco. Each new permit represents a property owner or general contractor about to hire contractors. The first 7 days after filing are your best window to contact them before they've collected multiple bids. Use permit data to identify the property address, project type, and owner contact information. Focus on the five most active zip codes (94110, 94114, 94122, 94118, 94112) where 60% of the city's permit activity happens. Setting up daily alerts for permits matching your trade ensures you catch leads immediately.
What are the most common permit types in San Francisco?
Renovation permits dominate with 3,868 filed permits, making up roughly 62% of all work. Roofing comes second with 1,283 permits, a solid specialty market. Electrical permits account for 352 filings, pool permits for 207, and demolition for 127. The renovation category covers full gut rehabs. If you work in roofing, electrical, or HVAC, you'll find steady work in this market. General contractors performing renovations will find no shortage of leads.
Which zip codes in San Francisco have the most building permits?
Five zip codes drive the majority of permit activity: 94110 leads with 495 permits, 94114 has 386 permits, 94122 has 381 permits, 94118 has 345 permits, and 94112 has 332 permits. These neighborhoods consistently pull permits every month. Targeting your outreach and marketing to these five areas increases your odds of consistent work. If you're new to San Francisco or looking to expand, these neighborhoods should be your focus.
What is the average building permit value in San Francisco?
The average building permit value in San Francisco is $207,318. This reflects the city's high construction costs and the scale of typical projects. Residential renovations, roofing replacements, and electrical system upgrades in the $150,000 to $300,000 range are normal. Knowing the average project value helps you estimate labor allocations and equipment needs. Permits worth this much typically move quickly from filing to contract to construction start.
How often is San Francisco permit data updated?
San Francisco permit data is updated daily. DigPermit pulls data directly from public records each day, so new permits appear in the system the same day they're filed. This means you can get a lead on work before most of your competition. Checking permit data twice per week gives you solid coverage. Contractors who check daily catch the best leads first, especially in competitive markets like San Francisco where multiple contractors bid on the same jobs.