San Francisco building permit report
16,070 building permits were issued in San Francisco, California over the last 12 months — including 1,836 reroofs, 3,186 remodels and additions, and 202 ADUs. Sourced from San Francisco's official permit portal.
Last updated November 02, 2026.
Month by month
| Month | All permits | Reroofs | Remodels & additions | ADUs | Pools & spas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 1,199 | 13 | 205 | 16 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 1,298 | 16 | 257 | 13 | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | 1,363 | 15 | 363 | 22 | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,564 | 41 | 381 | 17 | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,805 | 302 | 362 | 24 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 1,636 | 286 | 342 | 20 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,846 | 287 | 327 | 23 | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,737 | 317 | 351 | 20 | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,725 | 237 | 291 | 27 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,897 | 322 | 307 | 20 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By work type
| Work type | Permits (12 mo) |
|---|---|
| Reroofs | 1,836 |
| Remodels & additions | 3,186 |
| ADUs | 202 |
| Pools & spas | 22 |
| Water heaters | 174 |
| Repipes | 24 |
| New construction | 91 |
Common questions about San Francisco permits
How many homes in San Francisco replaced their roof this year?
1,836 reroof permits were issued in San Francisco in the last 12 months. Each one is a home whose roof — a major factor in what a homeowners policy costs and whether a carrier will write it at all — was replaced on a specific, documented date.
How many ADUs were permitted in San Francisco?
202 accessory dwelling unit permits were issued over the last 12 months.
Are these numbers official?
They're compiled directly from San Francisco's own permit system — the same public records the city publishes — normalized and categorized by work type, refreshed nightly.
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