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Building permits

We are limiting the types of permit applications we are accepting online. We also offer limited permit services at 49 South Van Ness.

Application status updates

We are processing building permit applications. See our updates by permit type and date of submission.

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Building permits

Track your building permit application

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

Submit addenda for your site permit

Follow our instructions to submit addenda to a site permit originally submitted with paper plans.

See our limited permit services

We are available Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 9:30am for limited over-the-counter permit services.

Schedule a building inspection

Registered contractors can schedule building inspections online.

Apply for a building permit

Accepting only 100% affordable housing, Development Agreement projects, and some changes to ongoing permits.

Other permits and inspections

Schedule a building inspection

Registered contractors can schedule building inspections online.

Apply for a boiler permit

Registered contractors can renew or apply for boiler permits online.

Apply for a plumbing permit

Registered contractors can apply for plumbing permits online.

Apply for an electrical permit

Registered contractors can apply for electric permits online.

Building permits during the coronavirus outbreak

Information on construction projects during the coronavirus pandemic

Construction projects are allowed if they follow specific safety protocols. Get information to keep construction sites safe.

City services during the coronavirus outbreak

Essential government services are operating during the pandemic.

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)

Add units to your property

Add accessory dwelling units (ADUs), granny flats, inlaw units, or cottages to a residential building.

Resources

Building permits during the coronavirus outbreak

The Department of Building Inspection and the Permit Center accept some building permit applications online.
Current building codes

The City updated building codes in 2019. The updated codes were effective January 1, 2020.
Building permit fees

The City requires you to pay building permit fees for all projects. Find the relevant fees for your project.
Fire Department plan check information

The Fire Department reviews plans for buildings with 3 or more residential units.
Schedule a building inspection on the phone or in-person

If you are not registered with the City, schedule your building inspection on the phone or in-person.
Plan review process in Bluebeam

Find out how we use Bluebeam to do plan reviews.
How to use Bluebeam

Find out how to use Bluebeam, our plan review software.

Related departments

Fire Department

SFFD protects San Franciscans from fires and natural disasters, through education and emergency services.

Department of Building Inspection

DBI approves plans and issues permits all construction in the City. We make sure construction is safe according to building codes.

Public Utilities Commission

SF Planning

Under the direction of the Planning Commission, we work to help guide the growth and development of our City.