Building Permits in San Francisco, California
6,429 recent building permits filed in San Francisco. Updated daily from public records.
6,429 permits
40th fl - non-structural partitions, finishes, millwork, ceilings for new open office, meeting rooms & break areas
install (1) illuminated wall sign. "preferred bank"
relocate (e) kitchen, bathroom. add1 new bathroom & re-built interior stair at 2/f. construct 1 bedtoom, 2 full bath, family room, & install wetbar at g/f. construct new deck w/ staircase at rear of h...
install (1) illuminated wall sign. "preferred bank"
14th fl: ti. demo of non structural elements, new interior partitions, doors, finishes, ceilings, lighting mech, elec outlets & switches, restroom ada access, upgrades for new ada hi low drinking foun...
reroofing: remove and replace composite shingle on roof. garage roof: hot works.
12th fl: ti. demo of non structural elements, new interior partitions, doors, finishes, ceilings, lighting mech, elec outlets & switches, restroom ada access, upgrades for new ada hi low drinking foun...
11th fl - install consists of intallation of life safety and seismic requirements for new 1 person phone booths in an existing office, total of 7 phone booths. restrooms accessibilty upgrades are incl...
obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201811065207, 201901170569, & 201907105473. all work is complete.
existing fire alarm system in an (e) residnetial building. new control panel & notification devices are being installed along with (e) initiation devices, in compliance with sffc 1103.7.6.1. installin...
1 floor - suite 100: interior ti. including new non-structural partitions, millwork, light fixtures and plumbing fixtures and finishes.
unit #6: convert (e) dining room to bedroom. rehabilitate (e) kitchen. add second bathroom. install washer and dryer.
14/f suite 1460: t.i includes demo of non-structural partitions and build new non-structural partitions. all mep work will be fully engineered and included in this permit. all life safety work will be...
remodel e) facial room and mezzanine floor. construct (n) bathroom ground/f. construct (n) add shower at ground/f. construct (n) storage at mezzanine. construct 2 new facial rooms at g/f.
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 202011058323. all work is complete.
recommencement and completion of work approved under pa # 202104017763, 202307242833.
1c hoffman ave: 1st floor powder room remodel, new plumbing and electrical 3rd floor: replace 84x120 balcony sliding door like for like, replace 84x60 sliding door like for like, replace 1 24x30 windo...
recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 202302232527
replace (e) deck/landings and exterior stairs with (n) deck and rear yard access stairs including a pre-fabricated steel, spiral staircase, and construction of new, shallow isolated pad footings.
1st fl: add 1 home office, 1 full bath, family, and utility. 2nd fl: remodel kitchen and 1/2 bath. 3rd fl: remodel bath and add 1 full bath. replace interior stair.
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.