The dept of building inspection seems to have not only inefficencies in work flow but apparently they have a budget shortfall as well.

This week the dept. announced a plan to raise rates charged to the public for such items as permits, etc...and including "Report of Residential Building Record" which those of us in the real estate business call the 3R report.

That report is rumored to be going from the current 50.00/report fee to $160.00/report. Note: this is a mandated report that every home owner is required to provide as apart of their disclosure package on a home, condo, loft, multi-unit etc...sale in San Francisco, CA.

That is a 300%+ increase that the public has to absorb. Come on where is our representation...??

I encourage all home owners to call your representative if you have a concern over this increase.