Building Permits in San Francisco, California
Updated 5h ago6,546 recent building permits filed in San Francisco. Updated daily from public records.
6,546 permits
12th floor: oti minor upgrades to an existing occupied suite: 3 new offices with associated non-rated partitions; doors, frames, & hardware; power/data; etc new break area casewrok, appliances, & floo...
2fl: fire sprinkler ti ref pa 202512151741 relocate 93, add 5 total
remodel (e) condo to include change of front entry door, add (n) custom window at rear, replace (e) interior plumbing and electrical fixtures in kind. add (n) window at rear to replace (e) sliding doo...
fire only- modification of existing fa system. add 1 new fa control relay. add 1 new input module for epo switch.
fire sprinkler ti ref pa 202511109274 relocate 82, add 7 total 89
11th floor: interior t.i. ; demolition and construction of non-structural partitions, new lighting, finishes, and installation/anchoring of phone booths. mep and life safety under seperate permit.
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 200402267199. all work is complete.
replacing (12) (e) aluminum windows and (1) (e) wood entry door w/(12) wood/ alum clad & vinyl windows and (1) (n) povia steel entry door. retorfit installation. no change in size or location. bedroom...
replace 2 vinyl windows like for like. street visible. u-factor 0.24, shgc 0.22
unit 3n: interior remodel - replace plumbing fixture, install shower grab bar backing, add local smoke alarm at sleeping rm & living rm/entry area. no exterior work. no cooktop in kitchenette.
new dwelling unit (adu) per california code section 65852.2, 1/f modify (e) space into adu (40a exeter st) includes (n) bedroom, (n) bath and (n) kitchen. new retaining wall at rear yard for adu windo...
installation of overhead fire sprinkler system. adding underground work. referencing fire permit#: 202401234428.
g/f -ste 1650: demolition of (e) interior. this demolition includes fixtures, floors, drywall and soffit. demolition includes all ductwork and and hvac registers, removal of ceiling tiles. per ab-017
fire alarm upgrade to meet fire marshall code interpretation 1103.6.7.1 to upgrade the fire alarm panel to modern devices and add lf horns inside the units and add a wireless radio communicator for mo...
kitchen remodel in-kind.
re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202106081868. all work is complete.
add 9 victaulic v5606 155f concealed pendents to new t-bar ceiling, relocate 5 victaulic v5606 155f concealed pendents in new t-bar ceiling, add 9 reliable ra1425 200f uprights above new t-bar ceiling...
legalize (e) 1/f unt per nov202293112 & 202293060.remove (e) stair btwn 1/f -2/f; relocate (e) unit entry;reconfig (e) kitchen;relocate (e) bath,provide 1h p|l & passageway to new adu & 1h sep to adj...
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.