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Permit Guides
SF Plumbing Permit Guide 2026
Which SF plumbing work requires a permit, what it costs, how long it takes, and what changed on January 1, 2026 — including new heat pump water heater rules.
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SF ADU Permit Guide 2026
Complete guide to ADU permits in San Francisco — which agencies to deal with, required forms, timelines, and fees for detached, attached, and junior ADUs.
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SF Building Permits: Costs & Timelines (2026)
Complete 2026 guide to San Francisco building permit costs and timelines. Fees by project type, review track differences, and what actually drives delays.
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News & Updates
San Francisco All-Electric Renovation Rule 2026
As of July 1, 2026, major SF home renovations must go all-electric. Which projects trigger the rule, what it costs, and how to plan your permit.
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San Francisco Housing Permits Cut from 280 to 114 Days
New Board of Supervisors report: SF is 3× slower than Austin at housing permit approval, but PermitSF reforms have already cut median time nearly in half.
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SF Planning and DBI: Joint Permit Center
San Francisco is consolidating Planning and DBI services into a unified permit center at 49 South Van Ness. What it means for your application timeline.
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