LOCATION
San Francisco Permit Center
We are open for in-person Over the Counter permits and services.
San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco Permit Center
We offer in-person Over the Counter (OTC) permits and services for construction, business, and special events.
Over the Counter plan reviews until 4:30 PM, and general questions or seek assistance until 5:00 PM. For a quicker experience, we recommend arriving in the morning, as wait times tend to be shorter. Keep in mind that midday can get busy, leading to longer waits. Please note that queues may close early if we reach capacity. To make your visit smoother, check the current wait times at the Permit Center before you head over.
See our list of available in-person permits and services
In-House permits; larger and more complicated projects are submitted directly to the Department of Building Inspections. See instructions on how to submit In-House projects
The Permit Center uses QLess to manage customer lines and wait times.
Getting here
Enter on South Van Ness and follow the signs.
Accessibility
The building is completely ADA accessible. There are no steps to the front doors, and elevators are available inside.
Services
Print Services at the Permit Center
Notary Services at the Permit Center
About
On the second floor of 49 South Van Ness (49SVN), the new Permit Center provides a centralized place for construction, special events, and business permitting. The Permit Center streamlines key services for improving homes and properties, opening and running a business, and planning community events.Partner agencies
Additional location info
Car and Bicycle Parking
Car Parking
- 1455 Market Garage, Enter on 43 11th St. See more info.
- 1550 Mission, Enter at 90 11th St. Call 415-638-6119.
- 1650 Mission St, Lot #87. See more info.
Bike Racks
U racks are located on the sidewalk in front of or next to the building on:
- South Van Ness Avenue
- Mission Street
- 11th Street
Permit Center Code of Conduct
In order to better serve our customers, the Permit Center has an established Code of Conduct for both staff and visitors. This Code of Conduct provides ground rules for how customers and Permit Center staff can best work together.
QLess Guide for Customers
The Permit Center uses a virtual queueing system called QLess so that customers no longer have to wait in a physical line.
Contact us
Address
49 South Van Ness Ave, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
We are closed on public holidays. Plan Review and Print Center queues will close at 4:30pm, but payments will be accepted until 5pm.