Building Permits in San Francisco, California
6,513 recent building permits filed in San Francisco. Updated daily from public records.
6,513 permits
16/f: fire alarm tenant improvement. add (1) relay module.
update to ground fl equipment locations. add wet bar at 2nd story dining room. replace windows and siding. add insulation, add shear wall and posts at east wall. clarification to guard at roof hatch/e...
revision to pa 202506068102 reverting location for windows 204b & 204c in bedroom 3 (204) and inserted within (e) opening; windows 204b & 204c will revert from 60 fire rated in operable outswing casem...
dry rot repair. remove siding and replace siding in kind, flashing and tar paper as needed. work at 4th story, north facing side, approx 500 sq ft. not street facing.
convert (e) closet to bathroom. kitchen remodel demo/replacement of cabinetry, countertops, and interior finishes. modify reframe non-load-bearing interior walls as required. replace (e) windows in ki...
7 window replacements, in-kind. two door replacements in-kind. countertop/vanity in bathroom replacement. (1) window is street visible.
as built to permit 202510026628. add 1 smoke detector above rps.
alter site - revision to site permit#202108267165 s. layout changed at studio# 4 and studio# 5, also new lightwell for 1 bedroom unit# 3 and studio# 5. fire alarm shall be on separate permit & comply...
revision 202111041853 to replace 8 (e) windows at front adu and removal fire rated walls & existing exterior walls to be remained
remove all exterior and interior signage--not to include exit or life safety signs--- including store front customer pick up, pylon, back doors, hallways decals etc. paper front windows. repair front...
replace 38 windows using retrofit and nail on installation. like for like, no size changes, same location. replace 1 sliding patio door using nail on. no size or location changes. street visible windo...
install 5/8" gypsum board on the (e) framed walls and ceilings of the ground floor garage. work area approx 800 sqft. no expansion of floor area. no new walls. no structural, electric, plumbing or mec...
replace 13 windows using retro fit installations like for like no size changes. proposed marvin clad, street facing.
replace 7 windows using retrofit installs like for like, same location, no size changes. street facing.
reroof. no torch.
replace 16 windows with retrofit vinyl windows. street visible. no change to size or location. u factor <.28. 354 sqft
installation of deck, stairs, and firewall. installation of gas line supply to fire pit and studout for free standing gas grill. installation of concrete stairs and seatwall. install of concrete paver...
upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1. to meet 75db in all sleeping areas.
strengthen existing brick retaining wall
solar permit: installing 15 solar pv modules, 260 watts per module, total no. of rating 3.9 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n | removal and reinstall existing pv system.
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.