PermitSF Permitting Data

A. SUMMARY This data set includes details on permit applications filed with the City and County of San Francisco through the PermitSF portal, which began rolling out digital permits in February 2026. Data is updated four times each day. As of September 14, 2026, this data set includes the types outlined in Section D B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED This dataset is an extract from the City's OpenGov permitting system. C. UPDATE PROCESS This dataset updates four times a day. D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET This dataset contains the following permit types: - Doors, siding, windows permit - Fire alarm permit - Fire sprinkler permit - Special event permit pre-application form - Reroofing permits (no plans) - Sign and awning permits - Water flow information requests - Electrical permits (no plans) - Plumbing and mechanical permits (no plans) - Kitchen or bath remodeling permits for in-kind, nonstructural work (no plans) For the most up to date list, refer to this link E. RELATED DATASETS Department of Building Inspections Permits Data Building Permits (Unique) Building Permit Addenda with Routing Building Permits Contacts Electrical Permits from Legacy System Plumbing Permits from Legacy System Boiler Permits Dwelling Unit Completion Counts by Building Permit Planning Department Permits Planning Department Permits Public Works Construction Permits Department of Public Works Street Use Permits Department of Public Works Large Utility Excavation Permits Fire Department Permits Fire Department Permits Other housing/ construction related datasets related to building permits Planning Department Housing Development Pipeline Quarterly datasets Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development: Affordable Housing Pipeline Affordable Housing Pipeline For even more permit datasets, click this link and search “Permits.”