Building Permits in San Francisco, California
6,513 recent building permits filed in San Francisco. Updated daily from public records.
6,513 permits
install (21) wooden single casement sashes, (7) wooden fixed sashes, & (2) wooden double casement sashes. all (30) sashes replaced in kind to match (e) & installed into (e) frames. (19) street facing.
detached garage to include work for retaining wall repair located at side and roof repair as needed due to dry rot
per dbi referral letter: upgrade/demonstrate existing building is to code and compliant with new proposed property line.no work under this permit.
unit #3: replace kitchen cabinets w/ new. replace bathroom floor & shower tile with new. replace kitchen flooring w/ new. no structural work, no wall modifications, no change in fixture location. kitc...
unit #602: replace kitchen cabinets w/ new. replace kitchen flooring w/ new. replace bathroom floor and shower tile w/ new. no wall modifications, no change in fixture location.kitchen 65sf, bathroom...
bathroom remodel. like for like. (1) shower pan.
solar permit: installing 14 solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of rating 5.74 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, of 240 vac, with 13.5 kwh each in capacit...
tenant space #1: change of use from retail (m) to office/storage (s-2,b). interior tenant improvement. new accessory office spaces.
18th floor: installation of 3 phone booths.
4/f: provide a modification of the (e) fire alarm system. remove 5, reloc 2, add 3 notification appliances as shown on plans. ref t.i. pa 202510066797
replacement of fire alarm panel & upgrade of fas to comply w/ sffd 1103.7.6.1
convert laundry of garage to office. move washer and dryer to garage. revision to permit # 2017-0516-6733. (recommencement under permit 201908128582 and to obtain final inspection under permit 2023121...
renovation of residential kitchen, demo of interior wall. new enlarged window (window not visible from street)
re-roofing no hot works.
13th/f: revision to previously approved pa# 202510238018 based on recently approved t.i. pa# 202512111539 in the same space on the same fl. demo restrooms, remove corridors from scope
connecting stairs, prefabricated, connects 2 levels of existing office. ref pa #202507150851
tenant improvement, update walkin cooler, replace 3 comp. sinks, preap sink and counters, install espresso equipment, bread display, update upstairs office and storage, remove door opening
install new fire sprinkler system throughout bulding per nfpa13 including new 2in u/g fire service per nfpa 24 (total sprinklers 66). ref pa 2021-0217-4839.
remove existing wood siding wall is about 13' x 25' and replace with sheeting paper and hardie plank siding, not facing street
40/f suite 4000: interior tenant improvement. demolition of non-structural partitions, finishes, ceilings, light fixtures, and millwork. new non-structural partitions, finishes, ceilings, light fixtur...
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.