SERVICE
Pick up your approved ADU permit
Pay the remainder of your fee and get your permit when your accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans are approved.
What to know
Cost
You must pay the rest of your fee (6 to 9% of the project’s construction cost).
Who can pick the permit up
The property owner, their design professionals, or appointed contractor may pick up the permit and pay the remaining fee.
What to do
Pick up your approved permit
Once the tracker shows your permit is approved, you must pick it up and pay the remaining fee.
Call to find out how much you owe 415-558-6070, or bring a blank check.
You can pay by check or credit card when you pick up your permit. We do not charge a fee to use your credit card.
The fee is 6 to 9% of the project’s construction cost, based on the Department of Building Inspection’s cost schedule, or your estimate (whichever is higher).
Special cases
Posting your permit and job card
You must post your construction permit.
The job card should be kept on the job site. Your building inspector needs to sign your job card after each inspection.
When your project is finished you should keep the job card with your building permit and other permanent records.
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Get help
Address
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Wed 9 am to 3:30 pm
Sign into the building before 3:30 pm so we can see you the same day.
Partner agencies
What to know
Cost
You must pay the rest of your fee (6 to 9% of the project’s construction cost).
Who can pick the permit up
The property owner, their design professionals, or appointed contractor may pick up the permit and pay the remaining fee.
What to do
Pick up your approved permit
Once the tracker shows your permit is approved, you must pick it up and pay the remaining fee.
Call to find out how much you owe 415-558-6070, or bring a blank check.
You can pay by check or credit card when you pick up your permit. We do not charge a fee to use your credit card.
The fee is 6 to 9% of the project’s construction cost, based on the Department of Building Inspection’s cost schedule, or your estimate (whichever is higher).
Special cases
Posting your permit and job card
You must post your construction permit.
The job card should be kept on the job site. Your building inspector needs to sign your job card after each inspection.
When your project is finished you should keep the job card with your building permit and other permanent records.
Related
Get help
Address
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Wed 9 am to 3:30 pm
Sign into the building before 3:30 pm so we can see you the same day.