San Francisco County Building Permits (California)

Building Departments in San Francisco County, CA create and enforce building codes and zoning rules to ensure that buildings are safe. They also review and approve building plans and issue San Francisco County building permits. These building permits may be required for land development, renovations, demolition, repairs, and other construction. Permits can show if a building meets San Francisco County fire codes and other building regulations, demonstrate that a building is safe to occupy, and they can also be used to prove that a construction project holds a valid San Francisco County building permit. San Francisco County Building Departments provide information on which projects require a building permit, how to apply for a permit, and the rules for receiving a permit. They may also provide searchable databases of approved San Francisco County building permits. Building Departments often provide online access to building permit rules and records.

San Francisco Building Department San Francisco CA 1660 Mission Street 94103 415-558-6088

San Francisco Permits San Francisco CA 1155 Market Street 94103 415-554-5810

San Francisco Planning Department San Francisco CA 1650 Mission Street, Ste 400 94103 415-558-6378


Building Inspectors in San Francisco County, CA ensure that all construction projects meet building codes and regulations. They are responsible for monitoring designs, building materials, San Francisco County building safety codes, and utilities like electricity and plumbing. As part of this job, San Francisco County Building Inspectors issue permits for new construction, remodels, renovations, and planned construction. They also issue demolition, relocation, and occupancy permits, including inspection reports that verify that a San Francisco County property is safe for residents. Building Inspectors maintain records and reports on their inspections and permits, which include information about the San Francisco County property owners, the property, and whether the permit is valid. Their records also show San Francisco County violations and work stoppage orders. They provide information on how to receive a permit as well as permit requirements, and much of this information may be available on the Building Inspector website.

San Francisco Building Inspector San Francisco CA 1660 Mission Street 94103 415-558-6096


Town and City Halls in San Francisco County, CA provide municipal services for their community, such as preserving vital records and issuing and filing building permits. These San Francisco County building permits may be required for a number of construction projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and planned construction. They may also issue land use permits related to property boundary lines, as well as occupancy permits that certify that a building meets code and can be occupied by residents in San Francisco County, California. These records can be used to prove that a construction project has a valid San Francisco County permit, find approved and rejected permit applications, or to look up building permit requirements, apply for a permit, or search for approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their building permit services.

San Francisco City Hall San Francisco CA 1 Doctor Carlton B Goodlett Place, Ste 168 94102 415-701-2311