Who can pull a San Francisco reroof permit?
The online reroofing permit is only for licensed C-39 roofing contractors and only when the job needs no plans or structural work, such as framing, decking or sheathing (SF.gov).
Updated November 11, 2026. Every incorporated city and town in this area is listed, plus each unincorporated county. A dollar fee is shown only when that jurisdiction publishes a reroof or residential permit fee on an official page or fee schedule; otherwise the table links the official schedule or building department.
San Francisco
| Jurisdiction | How the permit works | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | Online on PermitSF, only for licensed C-39 contractors and only when no plans or structural work (framing, decking or sheathing) are needed; otherwise an over-the-counter building permit. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | SF.gov: apply for a reroofing permit |
How fast is it?
A licensed C-39 contractor can pull a San Francisco reroofing permit instantly on PermitSF for a non-historic home if their name and email were on a contractor authorization record at least two business days earlier; otherwise it is processed manually, and historic projects have a two-business-day review goal. If rotten decking turns up mid-job, replacing it takes an over-the-counter building permit, because the online reroof permit excludes structural work.
How many reroof permits does San Francisco issue?
DataSF counts 4,014 residential reroof permits issued in 2024 and 3,714 in 2025. Over 2016–2025, August was the busiest month (2,866 permits) and December the slowest (1,800), so summer and fall calendars fill first (DataSF).
What if my home is historic?
Historic projects have a two-business-day review goal before the permit issues. Ask your roofer to check your property's status before scheduling.
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Can a homeowner pull the online reroof permit?
The online PermitSF reroof permit is for licensed C-39 contractors. Other projects go through an over-the-counter building permit.
What if the roofer finds rotten decking mid-job?
Replacing decking is structural, so it needs an over-the-counter building permit in addition to the reroof permit.
Does the permit fee include the dumpster's street space?
Yes. SF.gov says the reroofing permit fee includes the street-space fee.
Sources
Sources reviewed November 11, 2026. Figures are published estimates and official fees, not quotes. Confirm prices, permits and requirements with your contractor and building department. This page is general information, not legal or insurance advice.