Building permits in San Francisco, CA
Mapenzo tracks 15,497 building permits and applications in San Francisco, CA, with 1,708 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 13, 2026. The most active trade is interior work. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Roofing | Av | In review |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Pools | Avenue H | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Plumbing | Liberty St | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Interior work | Av | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Roofing | Washington St | In review |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | Av | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Garages | Av | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Interior work | Hoffman Av | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Windows and doors | California St | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Interior work | Dolores St | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Interior work | 5,080 | |
| Other | 4,677 | |
| Roofing | 2,814 | |
| Windows and doors | 2,273 | |
| Electrical | 1,259 | |
| Additions | 1,247 | |
| Plumbing | 1,024 | |
| Facades | 965 | |
| Garages | 912 | |
| HVAC | 690 | |
| Demolition | 377 | |
| Signs | 324 | |
| Solar | 314 | |
| Fences | 249 | |
| Pools | 24 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Sausalito192 permits
- Tiburon89 permits
- Mill Valley752 permits
- Greenbrae100 permits
- Kentfield286 permits
- Stinson Beach56 permits
- Bolinas47 permits
- San Rafael646 permits
- Fairfax60 permits
- San Anselmo157 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in San Francisco, CA?
Mapenzo has 15,497 records in San Francisco, CA: 13,097 issued or under construction and 2,213 in review. 1,708 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in San Francisco, CA?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in San Francisco, CA in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.