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Permits, inspections and planning information.

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Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

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Department of Building Inspection

City and County of San Francisco building permit services.

County building permit informationOfficial instructions

Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.

Source checked October 14, 2026

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 CenterOfficial instructions

Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City and County of San Francisco · San Francisco — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Permit Center

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