Permit Center

Check what forms you need for your business permits

Answer our questions and we will tell you what forms you need to fill out to get your business permits through Prop H.

Fill out your Over-the-Counter building permit application form

Most building applications require a Form 3/8, also known as the pink form.

Gather documents for your building permit issuance

Bring these documents to get your building permit issued.

Get a fire-only permit

We are open for fire-only scopes of work.

Learn about our building permit review processes

We review every building permit application for life safety and building code compliance.

Recheck your plans for your building permit application

Recheck your plans with the plan checker from your first review. Email your plan checker to coordinate a time to meet.

Track your building permit application or property complaint

Find building permits for current and past construction projects in our permit tracking system.

File an appeal of a permit or decision

Appeal many San Francisco permits, determinations, and decisions with the Board of Appeals.

Print, copy, or scan documents at the Permit Center

Send in your order online and pick up at the Permit Center. You can also print plans and signs.

Notary Services

Order, pay, and schedule your appointment for notary at the Permit Center.

Bring plans to the Permit Center for paper in-house review

Get a pre-plan check and submit plans for paper in-house review.