The Permit Center has new operating hours to better meet customer needs: Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Over the counter plan review until 4:30 PM. General questions and assistance until 5:00 PM. Arrive in the mornings for shorter wait times. Queues may close early due to high volume.

AGENCY

Permit Center

A centralized service center for construction, special events, and business permitting.

The entrance of the Permit Center, with the City seal engraved on 2 stories of the glass facade.

Visit the Permit Center

We are open for in-person permit services at 49 S Van Ness. See critical visit info and current wait times.See hours and wait times

Services

Print Shop now open!

Get your documents, plan sets, and Street Space permits printed onsite.Order prints

About

On the second floor of 49 South Van Ness (49SVN), the new Permit Center provides a centralized place for construction, special events, and business permitting. 
 
The Permit Center streamlines key services for improving homes and properties, opening and running a business, and planning community events. 

Visit the Permit Center

See hours and wait times

Contact information

Address

Permit Center49 South Van Ness
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get directions
Monday to
Tuesday to
Wednesday to
Thursday to
Friday to

We are closed on public holidays. Plan Review and Print Center queues will close at 4:30pm, but payments will be accepted until 5pm.

Phone

628-652-4900
Leave a voicemail and include your email address. We will contact you within 2 business days.

Request public records

Submit requests for the Permit Center.