San Francisco Sun

The Department of Building Inspection has issued a follow-up communication regarding recent changes to the building permit payment process. According to the latest update, anyone can now apply for or pay for a building permit, irrespective of their official association with the project.

However, the department clarified that "while anyone can apply for or pay for a building permit, the permit can only be issued to the property owner, a California-licensed contractor, or an authorized representative for either of them."

The department provided an information package outlining who is eligible to obtain a building permit and detailing the forms required for contractors or authorized representatives to act on behalf of the property owner.

For further inquiries or additional clarification, customers are encouraged to contact dbicustomerservice@sfgov.org.