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San Francisco Permit Cost & Timeline Cheat Sheet

One page with the fee ranges and approval timelines San Francisco homeowners actually need, by project type, review track, and what drives delays in 2026.

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Fee ranges by project type: bathroom, kitchen, ADU, and more
OTC vs. plan-check review tracks and what drives you to each
Realistic approval timelines for 2026 (including current DBI backlogs)
The most common reasons projects get delayed and how to avoid them
DBI and Planning fee schedule highlights updated for 2025–26

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