Building permits · Jul 2026
San Francisco County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for San Francisco County, California — 277 units authorized 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 County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in San Francisco County?+
277 new residential units were authorized in San Francisco County, California in Jul 2026, and 1,617 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of San Francisco County permits are multifamily?+
98.9% of San Francisco County's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. pumsdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.