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Apply for an electrical permit
Learn when you need an electrical permit. Registered contractors can get permits online.
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Costo
Permit fees depend on the scope of work. See the electrical permit fees schedule for details.
Requirements
You need an electrical permit before installing new wiring or alterations, extensions, or additions to existing electrical installations. See exemptions in San Francisco Electrical Code Section 89.121.
You must be a licensed contractor registered with the City of San Francisco to apply for an electrical permit online.
¿Qué hacer?
Log into the Electrical Permitting and Inspection Scheduling system
If you don’t have an account, you can create one by registering with the City of San Francisco as a licensed contractor.
The system will only show you permits that you can obtain under your trade license.
The application will ask you about the planned electrical work. You can pay and immediately get your permit online.
Download, fill out, and print the application
We’ll also have paper copies of the application available in our office.
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Homeowners
Only owner-installers of stand-alone single family dwellings may apply for an electrical permit to do the work themselves. Check your home’s official status in the Assessor’s map.
If you cannot demonstrate that you can do the electrical work safely, you will need to hire a licensed contractor.
- Complete the Homeowner’s Electrical Permit Application.
- Email the application to dbi.inspectionservices@sfgov.org. You will also need to attach documents proving you are the homeowner.
- We will forward the application to a DBI electrical inspector. They will schedule a call to discuss the details of your planned electrical work.
Before covering wiring, you must have it inspected.
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For issues with the online permit system
Email dbionlineservices@sfgov.org or call 628-652-3320.
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Qué saber
Costo
Permit fees depend on the scope of work. See the electrical permit fees schedule for details.
Requirements
You need an electrical permit before installing new wiring or alterations, extensions, or additions to existing electrical installations. See exemptions in San Francisco Electrical Code Section 89.121.
You must be a licensed contractor registered with the City of San Francisco to apply for an electrical permit online.
¿Qué hacer?
Log into the Electrical Permitting and Inspection Scheduling system
If you don’t have an account, you can create one by registering with the City of San Francisco as a licensed contractor.
The system will only show you permits that you can obtain under your trade license.
The application will ask you about the planned electrical work. You can pay and immediately get your permit online.
Download, fill out, and print the application
We’ll also have paper copies of the application available in our office.
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Obtener direcciones
Información complementaria
Casos especiales
Homeowners
Only owner-installers of stand-alone single family dwellings may apply for an electrical permit to do the work themselves. Check your home’s official status in the Assessor’s map.
If you cannot demonstrate that you can do the electrical work safely, you will need to hire a licensed contractor.
- Complete the Homeowner’s Electrical Permit Application.
- Email the application to dbi.inspectionservices@sfgov.org. You will also need to attach documents proving you are the homeowner.
- We will forward the application to a DBI electrical inspector. They will schedule a call to discuss the details of your planned electrical work.
Before covering wiring, you must have it inspected.
Obtener ayuda
For issues with the online permit system
Email dbionlineservices@sfgov.org or call 628-652-3320.