HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET APPROVED PLANS FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT?

The permit fee depends on the project valuation.  You need to contact the Department of Building Inspection, Permit Services - Central Permit Bureau at (415) 558-6070 for a permit fee estimate.  Depending on the project, you may be required to pay fees to the San Francisco Fire Department, Planning Department, SF Department of Public Health, Department of Public Works, School District, as well as to the Department of Building Inspection.  When an application is submitted, the Counter Plans Examiner determines which agencies will review your application.

You may also access the 2007 San Francisco Building Code Fee tables at www.sfgov.org/dbi, under Fees.