San Francisco, CA Building Permit History
Search any address in San Francisco to see the complete building permit history — what work was done, who did it, how much it cost, and the current permit status. Free and instant.
San Francisco Permit Data at a Glance
What You Can Find in San Francisco Permit Records
Each permit record from San Francisco includes:
- Permit number — the official tracking number
- Type of work — new construction, renovation, demolition, electrical, plumbing, etc.
- Work description — detailed description of the permitted work
- Current status — active, issued, finaled, or expired
- Project cost — estimated or declared construction value
- Issue date — when the permit was approved
- Completion date — when the final inspection was passed
Data source: City Open Data Portal (Socrata). Updated in real-time.
How to Look Up Building Permits in San Francisco
- 1 Enter a street address in San Francisco, CA above.
- 2 We query San Francisco's official permit database in real-time.
- 3 See every permit on file — type of work, cost, contractor, and status.
Why Look Up Permit History in San Francisco?
- Buying a home in San Francisco? Check if past renovations were properly permitted before you close.
- Planning a project? See what permits neighbors pulled for similar work in San Francisco.
- Vetting a contractor? See which contractors have active permits in San Francisco.
- Selling your home? Verify all past work was properly permitted before listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter any street address in San Francisco, CA in the search box above. PermitMint queries the official San Francisco permit database in real-time and shows you every building permit on file.
Yes, completely free. San Francisco publishes permit records through their official open data portal. No sign-up required.
Data is queried in real-time from San Francisco's official portal. Most cities update daily. Results cache for 24 hours, then refresh automatically.
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