Building Permits in San Francisco, California
6,513 recent building permits filed in San Francisco. Updated daily from public records.
6,513 permits
revision 202307283261 revise foundation @ south property line
kitchen/dining room remodel. remove wall to make combined kitchen and dining room. alter double doors to align with center of sitting room. kitchen layout to remain the same.
1st fl suite 100 ref pa #2025-1107-9210: fire sprinkler ti. relocate 44 total 44
suite 1750: interior t.i. improvement including demolition of non-structural partion, light, fixtures, finishes and phone booth. mep, fire life safety and sprinkler under separate permit.
new door connecting unit 26a & unit 26b,kitchen remodel at unit 26a,area of work 100 sf
convert (e) commercial space into new dwelling unit with 1 kit,2 bath, 3 bed; convert (e) 2-car garage into 1 adu (state) with 1 kit, 1 bath,2 bed. new roof deck and exterior stair to roof deck
addressing permit only. add address 8139 geary blvd for the unit located on the third floor. the existing address 8137 geary blvd corresponds to the second-floor unit. link to parcel 1499-034.
replace fire alarm system to meet sf/ca codes and add lf horns in units and add wirelss radio monitor
convert (e) storage space of 539 sq.ft. to living area at the basement level. partial garage conversion of 288 sq.ft to living area at g/f. infill lightwell of 36 sq.ft at the upper level. install new...
revision 202203210384 - to include the remodel of (e) kitchen and the alteration of (e) north and eastern facing window
unit 9-12- design and install retrofit automatic wet fire sprinklers system per nfpa 13 (2022 ed) and the design and install of a 2" fire service per sffd and water dept. ref ti 202504033634
re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
common areas: to comply with nov 202548140 #2: install missing handrails where needed. (12) handrails total.
1)unit #1a: install 2 windows,street facing, replacement same kind vinyl windows as existing. no framing change. 2) stucco patching.
rebuild exterior entry stairs to bring into compliance. new front facade windows, withing (e) window openings. new exterior swing door for garage level. no change to (e) garage door or (e) entry door....
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202111122319, 202301250742 & 202303234305. al work is complete.
legalization of rooftop decorative rail in response to nov 202418673. roof to remain unoccupied.
fl1: partial bathroom remodel (toilet, vanity/faucet, shower valve). throughout house: upgrade elec. and replace sheet rock(5/8x) in kind @ select demo (for electrical): 1st fl: office, 2nd fl: living...
revision to pa 202311019917 (commercial soft story) to remove mep deferral requirement
replace 10 windows on front of house (street facing) w/ vinyl windows (same style/hung), same location, same opening, same size windows
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.