SF Permits MCP Server

{ "source": "sf.gov DBI — Recheck plans, Resubmit for streamlined housing, Affordable housing online", "source_urls": [ "https://www.sf.gov/recheck-plans-OTC-building-permit-application/", "https://www.sf.gov/resubmit-building-permit-new-housing-using-citys-streamlined-process/", "https://www.sf.gov/apply-building-permit-affordable/" ], "last_verified": "2026-02-17", "description": "Post-filing processes: plan rechecks, streamlined housing resubmission, affordable housing online permits", "plan_recheck": { "when": "At the end of plan review, you may need to revise plans and bring them back for a recheck", "process": { "step_1": "Revise plans and print updated sheets", "step_2": "Contact assigned plan checker via email to coordinate timing", "step_3": "Register at Permit Center via Qless system" }, "otc_recheck": { "registration": "Register as 'OTC recheck'", "queue": "Two customers queue per plan checker; may wait onsite", "contact": "Email plan checker for availability" }, "inhouse_recheck": { "registration": "Register as 'In-house recheck' with scheduled appointment", "stations": "Reviews at stations 68 and 69", "contact": "Schedule formal appointment with plan checker" }, "qless_times": { "morning": "8 AM start (9 AM Wednesdays)", "afternoon": "11:30 AM start" }, "location": "Permit Center, 49 South Van Ness, 2nd floor", "hours": "Mon-Fri 8-5 (Mon 9-5). Queues close 4:30 PM; payments until 5 PM.", "staff_directory_note": "If you lack plan checker contact info, find it in the DBI staff directory", "contact": "dbicustomerservice@sfgov.org" }, "streamlined_housing_resubmission": { "description": "Withdraw and resubmit housing permits filed before 1/1/2024 to benefit from faster timelines and enhanced legal protections", "eligibility": { "filed_before": "January 1, 2024", "project_type": "At least two-thirds residential" }, "steps": [ "Withdraw original application using Unissued Extension or Withdrawal Form", "Request partial refund of permit fees via Refund Request Form", "Review step-by-step guide for In-house Review submission", "Resubmit through online permit application portal" ], "legal_context": { "AB_2234_2022": { "completeness_notice": "Building departments must notify within 15 days if application is complete", "approval_timelines": { "25_units_or_fewer": "30 business days", "26_plus_units": "60 business days" } }, "AB_1114_2023": { "effect": "Broadens post-entitlement permit definition; removes ability to subject permits to public appeals or legal challenges", "benefit": "Insulates applicants from costly post-issuance legal battles" } } }, "affordable_housing_online": { "qualifying_projects": [ "100% affordable housing projects", "Development Agreement projects (require Board of Supervisors + Mayor approval)" ], "submission_requirements": { "plans": "Editable PDFs, max 350 MB each", "title_blocks": "Project address, sheet count, sheet names required", "stamps": "Every sheet must have signature and stamp", "back_check_page": "Include city's required Back Check Page PDF for Bluebeam submissions" }, "priority_confirmation": "Request letter from City department partner if project qualifies", "contact": "dbi.epr@sfgov.org" } }