Permit Services

Construction Permits

Includes both Building Permits and Encroachment Permits. Building Permits encompass any construction project not sited within a street or sidewalk. These range from small projects like window replacements or installations of wireless communications equipment; and larger projects such as the renovation of spaces within buildings, expansion of existing buildings, or construction of new buildings. Encroachment Permits any construction project within the public right-of-way (i.e. streets and sidewalks).

Street Parking Permits

Encompasses short-term activities in the public right-of-way including use of parking or traffic lanes for construction, street closures for special events, food trucks to support special events, filming, street performing, or similar activities.

Licenses for Activating Streets and Sidewalks

Activation of Port-managed streets and sidewalks through Port-sponsored programs including the  Street Performer Program.

Inspections for Building Permits

To verify the construction or alteration of buildings and open space

Inspection services for Encroachment Permits

To verify the construction of streets and sidewalks

DBI Plumbing Inspections
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The Port contracts with the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI) for plumbing inspections on select Port-issued permits. To determine if your project requires a DBI plumbing inspection, please refer to the DBI and Port Plumbing Inspection Requirements form.

The Port contracts with the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI) for electrical inspections on select Port-issued permits. To determine if your project requires a DBI electrical inspection, please refer to the DBI and Port Electrical Inspections form.