Permit Services at DBI

Permit Services of the Department of Building Inspection issues building, electrical, plumbing/mechanical, and other construction-related permits to ensure that proposed construction meets all safety requirements.

Over-the-counter (OTC) permits

You can get OTC review for projects that need less than 1 hour of plan review.
In-house permits

We review complex projects in-house, accepting them for electronic plan review (EPR) or with paper plans.
Instant online permits

Registered contractors can get electrical, plumbing, reroofing, kitchen and bath, and solar permits instantly.

Servicios

Over-the-counter building permits

Get an OTC 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 OTC permit for your commercial project

Follow our instructions to comply with our commercial construction requirements to get your building permit.

Obtenga un permiso de construcción para hacer una remodelación de Soft Story

Siga estas instrucciones para los permisos de Soft Story.

Permit process for existing awnings (available for a limited time)

Follow this simplified process to get a permit for an existing awning with most fees waived.

In-house review for building permits

Obtenga un permiso de construcción con revisión interna

Para construir, debe contar con un permiso de construcción. Siga estos pasos para los proyectos de permisos con revisión interna.

Schedule a pre-application meeting

Optional: Meet with DBI or Fire Department staff to review code issues before you apply for a building permit.

Apply for your Affordable Housing and Development Agreement online

You can now submit some building permit applications online.

Agregue una Unidad de vivienda adicional (ADU, siglas en inglés) a su propiedad

Obtenga información sobre cómo agregar unidades de vivienda adicionales (ADU), unidades de familiares o cabañas a las propiedades residenciales.

Legalice una unidad en su vivienda

Descripción general del programa de legalización de unidades para unidades que se construyeron antes de 2013 sin permiso.

Permit processing

Vuelva a comprobar los planos para su solicitud de permiso de construcción

Vuelva a comprobar los planos con el revisor de planos de su primera revisión. Envíe un correo electrónico a su revisor de planos para coordinar una cita.

Track your building permit application or property complaint

Find building permits for current and past construction projects in our permit tracking system.

Gather documents for your building permit issuance

Bring these documents to get your building permit issued.

Online permits

Solicite un permiso para trabajos eléctricos

Obtenga información sobre cuándo es necesario un permiso para trabajos eléctricos. Los contratistas registrados pueden obtener permisos en línea.

Apply for a plumbing and mechanical permit

See when you need a plumbing or mechanical permit. Registered contractors can get permits online.

Solicitar un permiso de remodelación de cocina o baño

Los contratistas generales registrados pueden obtener permisos en línea para remodelar una cocina o baño.

Apply for a reroofing permit

Registered contractors can get permits online for some roof replacement work.

Apply for a PTO (Permit to Operate Boiler)

Large boilers must be certified every year. Registered contractors can apply online.

Register with the City as a licensed contractor

You can file electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and Boiler to Operate permits online, if you register.

Get a permit for a solar photovoltaic system

Submit your application to install a photovoltaic (PV) system with solar panels and eligible battery storage.

At plan review

Comply with slope protection requirements for your building project

Check your construction location. You may need to provide additional reports when applying for building permits.

Comply with floodplain management requirements

Check your construction location. You may need to complete a checklist when you apply for building permits.

Green Building

Fill out the Green Building forms

All building permit applications must fill out our Green Building forms.

Recursos

Permits
Projects eligible for an Over-the-Counter (OTC) permit

Examples of projects you can get OTC permits for, with or without plans.
Check if your building permit needs plans

Most building permit applications require architectural plans.
Building construction type definitions
Visit the Permit Center

The Permit Center offers in-person Over-the-Counter (OTC) permits and services.
Reference documents
In-House Review Forms and Applications Portal

This page features online portals and forms to apply for an In-House Review building permit.
Building permit application forms

Fill out the building, electrical, plumbing/mechanical, and other construction permit forms for your project and role.
Information sheets for DBI

Documents that clarify building code implementation for various construction topics.
Current San Francisco building codes

2022 SF and CA Codes are effective for permit applications filed on or after January 1, 2023.
Administrative Bulletins in the SF Building Code

Administrative Bulletins document procedures followed by DBI staff.
Programs
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)

Add accessory dwelling units (ADUs), in-law units, or cottages to residential properties.
Accessible Business Entrance (ABE) program

The Accessible Business Entrance (ABE) program ensures that San Francisco businesses welcome everybody.
Facade inspection and maintenance program
Soft story program information

The deadline to finish soft story work was Sept 15, 2021. See archived program details.
Awning Fee Waiver Program
Building Occupancy Resumption Program guidelines for engineers

Información

Permit Services is responsible for all steps of permit issuance, assuring that proposed construction meets all safety requirements. We provide technical support in the areas of code development and information, as well as coordinating the Building Occupancy Program.

Contacto

Department of Building Inspection

Permit Services
49 South Van Ness
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

Lun to Tue, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

Wed, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Thu to Vie, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

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Get directions

Sign into the building before 3:30 pm so we can see you the same day. 

Teléfono

Solicitar registros públicos

Email dbi.sunshinerequests@sfgov.org to submit a request.