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. Over the Counter plan reviews until 4:30 PM, and general questions or seek assistance until 5:00 PM. For a quicker experience, we recommend arriving in the morning, as wait times tend to be shorter. Keep in mind that midday can get busy, leading to longer waits. Please note that queues may close early if we reach capacity. To make your visit smoother, check the current wait times at the Permit Center.See hours and wait timesFind in-person Permit Center services
Get over-the-counter permits and services.
See if your project is eligible for an OTC permit
Check examples of projects you can get over-the-counter permits for, with or without plans.
Permit Streamlining: Site Permit Reform Project
Read how the City plans on reducing processing timelines while ensuring City mandates are met, including housing and economic recovery.
Services
Prepare for your visit
Check what forms you need for your business permits
Answer our questions and we will tell you what forms you need to fill out to get your business permits through Prop H.
Fill out your Over-the-Counter building permit application form
Most building applications require a Form 3/8, also known as the pink form.
Gather documents for your building permit issuance
Bring these documents to get your building permit issued.
Apply for over-the-counter (OTC) permits
Get an over-the-counter permit for your interior residential remodel
Follow these instructions for projects like kitchen, bath, and other interior residential remodels.
Get an OTC permit for your exterior residential project
Follow these instructions for doors, windows, reroofing, decks, fences, and other common exterior projects.
Get an over-the-counter permit for your commercial project
Follow our instructions to comply with our commercial construction requirements to get your building permit.
Get your small business permits with a 30-day review
Open a new business or change your business operations under Prop H.
Get a fire-only permit
We are open for fire-only scopes of work.
Permit processing
Learn about our building permit review processes
We review every building permit application for life safety and building code compliance.
Recheck your plans for your building permit application
Recheck your plans with the plan checker from your first review. Email your plan checker to coordinate a time to meet.
Track your building permit application or property complaint
Find building permits for current and past construction projects in our permit tracking system.
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
QLess Guide
The Permit Center uses a virtual queueing system called QLess so that customers no longer have to wait in a physical line.
Code of Conduct for the Permit Center
Follow ground rules for how to work best with Permit Center staff.
Customer Feedback Form
We want to hear from you. Tell us how we're doing at the Permit Center.
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
Permit Center49 South Van Ness
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Get directions
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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.