City building permits · Jul 2026
San Francisco Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for San Francisco, California — 277 units in Jul 2026, 1,617 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 1.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 274 | 98.9% |
| All units | 277 | 100% |
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San Francisco building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in San Francisco, California?+
277 new residential units were authorized in San Francisco in Jul 2026, and 1,617 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is San Francisco permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 3 single-family and 274 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 98.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might San Francisco's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.