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We all know housing projects that stall before they even start: upfront costs are a big part of the story.⁠ SF’s latest fee tweaks are aimed at reducing early cash pain (deferrals) while still protecting affordability goals (tradeoffs like rent control).⁠

With recently approved Ordinances 251100 and 251101, SF is putting two tiny Mission Dolores pockets, Chula-Abbey and Alert Alley, into a preservation bubble. If you own or manage property nearby, expect more historic review and more “ask Planning first” for street-visible work.

SF Ordinances 240803 / 250798 (effective Oct 5, 2025) added real teeth to Unauthorized Dwelling Unit (UDU) rules. UDUs have technically been on the books for a while, but enforcement has been… inconsistent. Going forward, if you file a Planning Development Application or propose work that could reduce or merge residential space, the City is much more likely to take a close look.

To make space for 82,000 units in SF, buildings will have to get taller and more dense. The plan to achieve our housing goals is now approved! Learn more here.

There is a LOT of legislation under review now, with potentially major impacts for the entire city. Here are a few other important SF Ordinances in the pipeline that may affect you.

To make space for 82,000 units in SF, buildings will have to get taller and more dense. The plan to achieve our housing goals is under review now. Learn more here.

The Mayor is insisting on 100-day sprints to introduce new legislation and make procedural changes until the permitting system in SF is "fixed." So for Day 200, there's a new batch of legislation heading to the City. Learn more here!

All 7 pieces of legislation introduced by Mayor Lurie as part of the PermitSF Initiative are now approved. Here's the update!

Mayor Lurie recently introduced 7 new pieces of legislation geared toward cutting red tape for building permits in San Francisco, especially for small businesses.