Code Enforcement at the Department of Building Inspection investigates complaints of building and housing code violations and compels building owners to fix the violations.
Fix your building and housing code violation
See the building and housing code enforcement process and how to resolve a complaint.
Prepare for your Director’s Hearing for a code violation
If you have not resolved the violations in your Notice of Violation, you will be summoned this hearing.
Check and resolve complaints about your property
You must fix current complaints or notices of violations during your construction project.
Register your vacant building
Vacant buildings must be registered within 30 days of vacancy and re-registered every year.
Register your vacant storefront
Vacant storefronts must be registered within 30 days of vacancy and re-registered every year.
Remove your property from the vacant or abandoned building list
If you are moving in, working on, or selling your vacant property, you can apply to change its status to avoid fees.
The Code Enforcement Section (CES) is part of the Building Inspection Division. CES investigates complaints of violations of the Building, Plumbing and Electrical Codes and employs abatement procedures to correct code deficiencies.
The Housing Inspection Section (HIS) is part of Inspection Services. HIS implements and enforces the San Francisco Housing Code and pertinent related City Codes.
Request public records
Email dbi.sunshinerequests@sfgov.org to submit a request.