Building Permits in San Francisco, California
6,429 recent building permits filed in San Francisco. Updated daily from public records.
6,429 permits
proposing a new aluminum sunroom attached to the existing house wall and on the existing, retaining wall. with 4 lights, 1 switch and 3 outlets wired to an existing gfci outlet
1st fl: add 1 bed,1 full bath and laundry.2nd fl: reconfigure(e) living, kitchen & bath & bedroom per layout. 3rd fl:remodel (e)bedroom & add 1 full bath.add new roof decks @ rear,replace front stairs...
convert/remodel vacated drive through coffee shop to new drive through coffee shop.
minor drywall removal and patching for access to perform minor plumbing and electrical work. scope of work is limited to main service. nov 202652257 to be addressed under separate permit.
revision to pa# 202503031389: to provide further renovation of existing kitchen and existing second floor bathroom.
turning vacant unit into nail salon, new plumbing and electrical, minor framing.
revision to pa 202507100580 single entry door deleted, facade updated and revision to pa 202507100583 signage language changing "bag baskets" to "dresses carefully packed" "cat & dog collars" to "trav...
revision to pa# 202512121669 w/ additional work: replace bathroom tiles, replace bathroom shower faucet, replace skylights, replace furnace.
remodel (e) single family home. rear expansion to 3rd floor. create new roof deck and hatch to roof.
unit d: 1/fl- balacony repair up to 50%, replace top decking.
revise p/a 2019-1122-7984 to include document property line locations per parcel map 12532, revise ground floor plan to show the location of the electric meters to be in a 1-hour enclosure in the adja...
remodel of 2nd and 3rd flrs including the addition of a laundry room to each of the seven units, replacement of doors per plans, remodel of (7) kitchens and bathrooms (i.e. in each unit).
remodel master bathroom/closet . (n) electrical and plumbing. repair dry-rot on rear wall. replace windows in master bathroom
re-roofing (no hotworks)
convert (e) walk in closet to bathroom. add toilet, shower, change door 24" to 28", convert 110v to gfci. add sconce.
unit 1: revision to bpa 202601284734: 2nd floor: remodel (e) kitchen, remove kitchen walls, closet and fire place.
replace drywall, replace flooring in home, all work is interior. due to water damage.
revision to permit 202504184748 to reflect minor modifications to non-structural partitions within the adu made in the field.
install (n) sink with faucet and water filter in service area.
to obtain final inspection for work approved under 202006108340. all work is complete
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.