Subdivision and MappingDPW's Subdivision & Mapping Division processes and reviews all subdivision projects that occur in San Francisco including condominium conversions. We also administer the annual condominium lottery as well as provide surveying services for all City agencies.
Condominium Information- DPW coordinates and oversees the condominium conversion process each year. See below for information that owners and applicants need to learn about the lottery and how to participate.
Mapping Submittals- Follow this link to access applications and forms for mapping submittals.
Fee Schedule- Check out the updated Subdivision and Mapping Fee Schedules, effective August 1st, 2009.
Subdivision Project Tracking System - a report of subdivision projects and their status.
Important Information for Mapping Professionals
- Tentative Map Examples
- Parcel Map Examples
- Final Map Examples
Map and Benchmark Data Search - At the Subdivision and Mapping Information Services page, you can access the Assessor Block Maps, Recorded Maps, Key Maps, County Recorder's Alpha Maps and Benchmark Data.
Monument Preservation Fund Background- Learn more about the details of why it is important for DPW to maintain records of monuments throughout San Francisco.
Announcements
- Recording Fees - Access the most up-to-date recording fee information at the Office of the Assessor-Recorder.
- Trustee and Beneficiary signature requirements on Parcel Maps (PDF)
- Assessor's Parcel Numbers are required with all Mylar submittals. DPW does not require complete condo plans, only the numbers to verify with the assessor's office.
- For new construction applications only: The"in lieu of" statement is no longer required on the map and the Certificate of Final Completion and Occupancy (CFCO) is no longer required prior to the recordation.
- Effective March 1, 2006, DPW's Surveying and Mapping Section of the Bureau of Street-Use and Mapping, is providing New Applications for all applicants. With these new applications and requirements, you are obligated to submit a complete and correct package to our office. If the package received by our office is reviewed and deemed incomplete, you will be assessed a $250 fee for additional review cost.
Related Links
Contact
Office of the City and County Surveyor
875 Stevenson Street, Rm 410
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 554-5827
Fax: (415) 554-5324
Chief Surveyors:
Marilyn Lopes, PLS
Robert Hanley, PLS
Bruce Storrs, PLS
City and County Surveyor