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

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 timesServices
Prepare for your visit
Apply for over-the-counter (OTC) permits
Permit processing
Follow up on your permit application
Print and Notary services onsite
Print Shop now open!
Get your documents, plan sets, and Street Space permits printed onsite.Order printsResources
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 timesContact information
Address
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
We are closed on public holidays. Plan Review and Print Center queues will close at 4:30pm, but payments will be accepted until 5pm.