Permit Resources
General Permit Services
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General Information: https://sf.gov/topics/building-permits
Over-The-Counter Permits
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General information about over-the-counter permits: https://sfdbi.org/otcpermits
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See current OTC wait times live: https://sf.gov/location/permit-center
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See hours of operation for each department: https://www.sf.gov/information/permit-center-services
Electronic Permits
ALL intake projects can now be submitted electronically.
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New Electronic Permit Process: https://www.sf.gov/topics/house-permits
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Instructions to format your permit: https://www.sf.gov/resource/2021/electronic-plan-review-epr-resources
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Submit a permit online: https://www.sf.gov/apply-building-permit/form
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Submit an addenda online: https://www.sf.gov/submit-construction-addenda-your-site-permit
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Submit an ADU permit online: https://www.sf.gov/start-your-accessory-dwelling-unit-adu-application-online-0
Trade Permits
Trade Permits include Electrical, Plumbing/Mechanical, Boiler, Roofing, and Kitchen/Bath renovations that maintain the plan configuration and walls. ​
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Register as a licensed contractor: https://www.sf.gov/register-city-licensed-contractor
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Apply for Re-Roofing Permit: https://www.sf.gov/apply-reroofing-permit
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Apply for Electrical Permit: https://www.sf.gov/apply-electrical-permit
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Apply for Plumbing/Mechanical Permit: https://www.sf.gov/apply-plumbing-and-mechanical-permit
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Apply for Kitchen/Bathroom Remodel Permit: https://www.sf.gov/apply-kitchen-or-bath-remodel-permit
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Apply for Boiler Permit: https://www.sf.gov/apply-pto-permit-operate-boiler
Pre-Application Meetings
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Email your request to dbi.preapprequests@sfgov.org Please be sure to include a list of the departments you need to meet with, any drawings, and a list of questions.
DPW Resources
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Sidewalk Key Map: https://bsm.sfdpw.org/subdivision/keymap/
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Permit Tracking: https://bsmnt.sfdpw.org/reports/public/permitsearch.aspx
Obtain City Records
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Complete this form: https://sfdbi.org/sites/default/files/RecordRequestForm.pdf
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Email to: dbi.records3r@sfgov.org
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If requesting plans, be sure to include a copy of the signed/notarized owner affidavit: https://sfdbi.org/sites/default/files/OwnersAffidavit.pdf
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Online requests will be researched by City staff. Original signed copies of the Owner Affidavit and payment should be mailed to the Records Department upon request.
Schedule an Inspection
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Voice Automated System: 628-652-3401
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Inspection Services: 628-652-3400