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.

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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.

Kumuha ng building permit para magsagawa ng Soft Story retrofit

Sundin ang mga instruksyong ito para sa mga permit sa Soft Story.

Permit process to legalize existing awnings

Most fees to legalize existing awnings are being waived through July 1, 2025.

In-house review for building permits

Kumuha ng building permit na may in-house na review

Dapat na may building permit ka para makapagkonstruksyon. Sundin ang mga hakbang na ito para sa mga proyektong may in-house permit review.

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.

Magdagdag ng accessory dwelling unit (ADU) sa inyong ari-arian

Alamin ang tungkol sa pagdaragdag ng mga accessory dwelling unit (ADU), in-law unit, o cottage sa mga residensyal na ari-arian.

Gawing legal ang isang unit sa bahay mo

Overview ng Unit Legalization program, para sa mga unit na itinayo bago ang 2013 nang walang permit.

Permit processing

Muling suriin ang iyong mga plano para sa iyong permit ng aplikasyon sa gusali

Muling suriin ang iyong mga plano gamit ang plan checker mula sa iyong unang pagsusuri. I-email ang iyong plan checker upang mag-coordinate ng oras sa pagtatagpo.

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.

Resubmit a building permit for new housing using the City's streamlined process

You can withdraw and resubmit a building permit application for new housing that was originally filed before 1/1/24 to benefit from the City’s streamlined review process and enhanced legal protections. The new process and protections are the result of Mayor Breed's housing permitting efficiency initiatives and state bills AB 2234 and AB 1114.

Online permits

Mag-apply para sa isang electrical permit

Alamin kung kailan mo kailangan ng electrical permit. Ang mga rehistradong contractor ay pwedeng kumuha ng mga permit online.

Apply for a plumbing and mechanical permit

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

Mag-apply para sa permit ng pag-remodel sa kusina o banyo

Ang mga rehistradong pangkalahatang kontratista ay maaaring makakuha ng mga permit online upang mag-renovate ng kusina o banyo.

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.

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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

Tungkol sa

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.

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Department of Building Inspection

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

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

Wed, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Thu to Fri, 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. 

Phone

Humiling ng mga pampublikong rekord

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