Forms & Handouts
3R / Records Management
- Record Request Form (PDF)
- 3R Application (PDF)
- Affidavit of Owner (PDF)
- Reports of Residential Records (3R Reports) Online Submittal
Incomplete and incorrect information will delay the processing of the 3R Report. Please verify that the block and lot provided belong to the address requested. If there has been a condominium conversion, make sure to provide the new block and lot. Please provide accurate and complete contact information.
Abatement Appeals Board
Accessible Business Entrance Program per Ordinance 51-16 - NEW
- Exemption Form
- Category Compliance Checklist Form
- Waiver Form
- Unreasonable Hardship Request Form
- Technical Infeasibility Request Form
- Agent Authorization Form
Accessory Dwelling Unit Program per Ordinance 162-16 - NEW
- Information Sheet G-23: Addition of Dwelling Units per Ordinance 162-16
- Screening Form
- DBI ADU Checklist
- SF Planning ADU Program and Forms
- Requesting SFPUC Water Service
Building Inspection
- Application For Registration Of Vacant Or Abandoned Building (PDF)
- Application for Registration Of Vacant Or Abandoned Commercial Storefront (PDF)
- Condo Conversion Handout (PDF)
- Service Request Application (PDF)
- Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Information Sheet (PDF)
- Building Permit Application - Fillable Form 3/8 (download form to view highlighted fields)
- Renewing a Building Permit
- Extending an Issued Building Permit
Disabled Access
- Compliance Checklist Package (PDF)
- Requirements for Submittal (PDF)
- 20% Exception (PDF)
- DA Checklist
- Technical Infeasbility Request Form
- Unreasonable Hardship Request Form (PDF)
- Notice to Applicants for Commercial Building Permits
- Assembly Bill #3002
Electrical Inspection
- Electrical Permit Application Worksheet (PDF)
- EID Service Request Application (PDF)
- Homeowner's Electrical Permit Application
- Off-Hours Inspection Service Request Application (PDF)
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Permit Application & Requirements - NEW
- Supplement - Protocol for Photovoltaic (PV) Plans (PDF)
- Photovoltaic (PV) System Installation Notes (PDF)
Finance Services
Green Building - UPDATED
- GS1 Submittal for Site Permit (PDF)
- GS2 Submittal for LEED or GreenPoint Rated Projects (PDF)
- GS3 Submittal for non-residential additions, alterations, or other new construction (PDF)
- GS4 Submittal for interior commercial tenant improvement (PDF)
- GS5 Submittal for residential additions and alterations (PDF)
- GS6 Submittal for municipal projects (PDF)
Housing Inspection
- Informational Maintenance Checklist (PDF)
(For One & Two Family Dwellings, Apartment Houses and Hotels)
- Typical Multi Unit Dwelling Gas Meter Installation (PDF)
- Notice Requiring Compliance of San Francisco Housing code Section 604 (PDF)
- Compliance Affidavit Section 604 (PDF)
- Affidavit - Self Certification For The Installation of Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms (PDF)
- Request Form for Record Correction, Exemption, and/or Refund (PDF)
- Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Toilet, Bath Tub and Shower Grab Bars (PDF)
- Certified Energy and Water Conservation Inspectors
Legalization of Dwelling Units - NEW
- Information Sheet G-17 (PDF)
- FAQ Legalization of Existing Unauthorized In-law Dwelling Units (PDF)
- Screening Form (PDF)
Permit Services
- Pre-Application Packet (DBI, SFFD and DCP) (PDF) as of January 10, 2020
- Request for Withdrawal, Extension, Re-activation of Permit Appliations That Are Not Issued (PDF)
- Request for disapproval of Building Permit application (PDF)
- Who can obtain a building permit
- Permit Application Form 3/8 (Print Building Form 3/8 using legal 8.5 X 14" paper size and print application on both sides)
- Permit Application Form 4/7
- Permit Applicant Disclosure Form
- Contractor’s Statement Form
- Property Owners Package
- AB-004 Attachment I
- Affidavit for Lobby Sign
- Sign Posting Form
Plumbing Inspection
- PID Service Request Application (PDF)
- Permit Application to Operate Boiler (PDF)
- Mechanical Permit Application Worksheet (PDF)
- Plumbing Permit Application Worksheet (PDF)
- Plumbing Overtime Request Form
- Commercial Conservation Compliance Affidavit
- Permit to Operate Boiler Criteria Check List
Private School Structures - NEW
Slope Protection- NEW
Soft Story
- Screening Form Instructions (PDF)
- Screening Form (PDF)
- Optional Evaluation Form (PDF)
Special Inspections
- Special Inspection (PDF)
- Special Inspections Process
- Recognized Special Inspection & Testing Agencies - UPDATED
Title 24 California Energy Code - NEW
- Information Sheet M-06 - Submittal of 2013 Title-24 Installation, Verification, and Acceptance Energy Certificates
- Title 24 Energy Inspection – Final Compliance Submittal Process and Sample Letter
- Information Sheet M-04 - 2016 Title-24 Energy Forms for High-rise Residential, Hotel/Motel and Non-residential Buildings
Vacant Commercial/Abandoned Storefront
- Ordinance No. 52-19 Building Code - Vacant or Abandoned Commercial Storefronts and Registration Fee
- Front Cover Annual Registration of Vacant or Abandoned Commercial Storefront
- Vacant Storefront Application Packet
- Vacant Storefront Registration Form
- Vacant Storefront Frequently Asked Questions
Other Forms and Packets
- Cost Schedule
- Licensed Contactor Statement (PDF)
- SFPUC Capacity Charge UPDATED
- SF Environment Construction & Demolition Debris Recovery Ordinance NEW
- Documenting Removal or Loss of Dwelling Units NEW
- Request to Use California Historical Building Code NEW
- New Service Contacts (PDF)
- School Fee - Form 100 Developer Fee Certification & 100A Exemption UPDATED