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LOCATION
San Francisco Permit Center
We are open for in-person Over the Counter permits and services.
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco Permit Center
We offer in-person Over-the-Counter (OTC) permits and services for construction, business, and special events.
See our list of available in-person permits and services
Check current Permit Center wait times before you come in. Expect longer wait times during the middle of the day. Arrive in the mornings for shorter wait times at the Permit Center.
In-House permits; larger and more complicated projects are submitted directly to the Department of Building Inspections. See instructions on how to submit In-House projects
The Permit Center uses QLess to manage customer lines and wait times.
| Queue | Wait time |
|---|---|
| Intake: No plans | Closed |
| Intake: OTC with plans | Closed |
| Permit Processing: No plans / Trade | Closed |
| Permit Processing: OTC with plans | Closed |
| SF Planning | Closed |
| Building: Non-Structural | Closed |
| Building: Structural | Closed |
| Fire: Plan review | Closed |
| Mechanical review | Closed |
| Electrical review | Closed |
| Public Works: Permits and plan review | Closed |
| PUC: Plan review | Closed |
| Public Health: Plan review | Closed |
| Commercial Permits Support | Closed |
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Getting here
Enter on South Van Ness and follow the signs.
Accessibility
The building is completely ADA accessible. There are no steps to the front doors, and elevators are available inside.
Services
Print Services at the Permit Center
Notary Services 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.Partner agencies
Additional location info
Car and Bicycle Parking
Car Parking
- 1455 Market Garage, Enter on 43 11th St. See more info.
- 1550 Mission, Enter at 90 11th St. Call 415-638-6119.
- 1650 Mission St, Lot #87. See more info.
Bike Racks
U racks are located on the sidewalk in front of or next to the building on:
- South Van Ness Avenue
- Mission Street
- 11th Street
Permit Center Code of Conduct
In order to better serve our customers, the Permit Center has an established Code of Conduct for both staff and visitors. This Code of Conduct provides ground rules for how customers and Permit Center staff can best work together.
QLess Guide for Customers
The Permit Center uses a virtual queueing system called QLess so that customers no longer have to wait in a physical line.
Contact us
Address
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103