City government
Department of Building Inspection
City and County of San Francisco building permit services.
County building permit information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Source & saved evidence
City and County of San Francisco · San Francisco — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Official page text containing: Department of Building Inspection
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Permit Center (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Source & saved evidence
City and County of San Francisco · San Francisco — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Official page text containing: Permit Center
ctReport a problemContact City departments for help with services Contact 311 Customer Service Center Visit us City HallPermit Center Find contacts Services Get married in San FranciscoGet a birth certificateFind affordable housingGet a permitReport a problem BuildingBusinessHealthHomelessnessHousingPersonal recordsParkingVolunteering See all services Departments Assessor-RecorderCity AdministratorDepartment of Building InspectionsDepartment of ElectionsDepartment of Public HealthRent Boa
Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot 2256f53dc8873559