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Building Permits in San Francisco, California

PermitStack indexes 1,145,366 building permits issued in San Francisco, California, with 23,424 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,145,366
Total permits
23,424
Last 12 months
1,410
Last 30 days
-32%
vs same period prior year
Jul 17, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
3,790
Roofing
3,550
Renovation
2,707
Electrical
1,376
Fire alarm
1,142
Demolition
687
Plumbing
567
Signage
493
Solar
488
Addition
472

Permit data by trade in San Francisco

Drill into the most common permit categories in San Francisco.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in San Francisco, California. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-17202606304255280 Schwerin StRoofingre-roofing no hot works: recover existing single layer roof system w/new t24 compl...
2026-07-17202607144996201 California StNew constructionste 1100 11/f: includes new construction of conf rooms, huddle, phone & break ...
2026-07-1720260630425977 Heritage LnRoofingre-roofing no hot works: recover existing single layer roof system w/new t24 compl...
2026-07-1720260630426060 Heritage LnRoofingre-roofing no hot works: recover existing single layer roof system w/new t24 compl...
2026-07-17202606304241175 Garrison AvRoofingre-roofing no hot works: recover existing single layer roof system w/new t24 compl...
2026-07-172026070846684048 23rd StInterior remodelpermit to clear nov# 202655907. to legalize existing storage room at garage level ...
2026-07-172026062640452972 Bush StOtherminor structural change to interior stair from 2nd floor to 3rd floor under pa# 20...
2026-07-17202606304263185 Garrison AvRoofingre-roofing no hot works: recover existing single layer roof system w/new t24 compl...
2026-07-17202603258299420 Tehama StOtherto obtain final inspection for approved under pa# 8801517 all work is completed
2026-07-17202607145024819 Lombard StOthercorrect and revise pa# 201511233346 to addresss nov 202029546 and change engineer ...

Access San Francisco permit data via API

Query San Francisco, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all San Francisco permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=San%20Francisco&state=CA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in California and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get San Francisco permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official San Francisco open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the San Francisco data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for San Francisco, California was issued on July 17, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access San Francisco permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter San Francisco permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export San Francisco permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a San Francisco building permit take to issue?

Most San Francisco permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.

Get San Francisco permit data in your app today

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