San Mateo County Building Permits & Project Research

2,131 indexed permits · 368 contractor names in the last 90 days · San Mateo County, California.

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San Mateo County building permits — key stats
Active contractors 368
Newest permit 2026-11-02

PermitGrab tracks 2,131 building permits in San Mateo County, CA as of 2026-11-02, including 368 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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368
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2026-11-02
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Source date: 2026-11-02

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-26 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Systems
2066 STERLING AVE, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 Installation of a new NFPA 13D Fire Sprinkler System Related SFD- BLD2026-00965 sprinkler —
2026-08-26 Pool/Spa
Source type: Swimming Pool / Spa / Hot Tub / Pond
773 HILLCREST WAY, REDWOOD CITY CA 94062 In ground pool cement 35' long 14' wide, pump and filter removed. Pool drained. … —
2026-08-26 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition / Alteration to Existing Residence
161 WARE RD, REDWOOD CITY CA 94062-0000 Demolition of existing single family residence (under separate permit, approved)… —
2026-08-26 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition / Alteration to Existing Residence
252 MEDIO AVE, HALF MOON BAY CA 94019-0000 INSTALL NEW GAS LINE INTO EXISTING FIREPLACE —
2026-08-26 Interior Renovation
Source type: Kitchen / Bath Remodel
18 DOVER CT, SAN CARLOS CA 94070 Kitchen / Bath Remodel —
2026-08-26 Plumbing 751 WASHINGTON ST, DALY CITY CA 94015-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Sewer line: CHECKED Ar… line work replacement —
2026-08-26 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition / Alteration to Existing Residence
2060 CAMINO A LOS CERROS, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 100 - 200 Amp main panel upgrade overhead located left exterior side of the hous… 200A service panel, EV cha… replacement Panel service —
2026-08-26 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Landscaping / Retaining Wall
121 LELAND AVE, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 Landscaping associated with new SFR. Related SFD- BLD2026-02013 —
2026-08-26 Other
Source type: Building Permit Revision
1024 MISSION RD, SSF CA 94080-0000 NCWC Revisions to exterior signage Related: BLD2023-01490 —
2026-08-25 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Addition / Alteration to Existing Residence
696 5TH AVE, REDWOOD CITY CA 94063-0000 To mitigate VIO2024-00046 Remodel of existing bathroom and Kitchen New Laundry C… —
2026-08-25 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Service Upgrade
398 MENLO OAKS DR, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Are you doing lighting… 300A service panel Panel service —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Re-Roof
653 SAN BENITO AVE, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Class of roof: Class A… replacement —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Re-Roof
2160 MONTEREY AVE, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Class of roof: Class A… replacement —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Re-Roof
831 SANTIAGO AVE, EL GRANADA CA 94018-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Class of roof: Class A… replacement —
2026-08-25 New Construction
Source type: Residential Addition / Alteration to Existing Residence
3200 FAIR OAKS AVE, REDWOOD CITY CA 94063-0000 To mitigate VIO2024-00046 Family room conversion into Jr ADU - 431.38 sf residential —
2026-08-25 Electrical
Source type: Water Heater
40 KATAOKA CT, REDWOOD CITY CA 94062-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential System Type: Heat Pump… 300A service panel replacement Panel service —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Re-Roof
20 SIESTA CT, PORTOLA VALLEY CA 94028-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Class of roof: Class A… replacement —
2026-08-25 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Power Pole
206 SCENIC DR, REDWOOD CITY CA 94062-0000 We will have temporary power pole at job site for demo. —
2026-08-25 Plumbing 397 14TH ST, MONTARA CA 94037 Plumbing —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Re-Roof
50 CAMBORNE AVE, SAN CARLOS CA 94002-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Class of roof: Class A… replacement —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Re-Roof
616 DOUGLAS AVE, REDWOOD CITY CA 94063-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Class of roof: Class A… replacement —
2026-08-25 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Service Upgrade
900 BUENA VISTA ST, MOSS BEACH CA 94038-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Are you doing lighting… 300A service panel Panel service —
2026-08-25 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Addition / Alteration to Existing Residence
460 5TH AVE, REDWOOD CITY CA 94025-0000 Residential alteration to existing single-family residence consisting of kitchen… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-25 Electrical
Source type: Auto Issue Permit
580 STETSON St, Moss Beach CA 94038-0000 SYMBIUM-project_e4ca7688-640f-4433-8fb1-fdf0ea96e633:Install 9 PV modules (3.69K… battery, solar New installation Battery storage —
2026-08-25 Roofing
Source type: Re-Roof
111 VASSAR AVE, EL GRANADA CA 94019-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Class of roof: Class A… replacement —
2026-08-25 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Systems
2130 CAMINO A LOS CERROS, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 Installation of a new NFPA 13D fire sprinkler system in a detached ADU sprinkler —
2026-08-25 Windows & Doors
Source type: Auto Issue Permit
1125 HARTE St, Montara CA 94037-0000 SYMBIUM-project_cced0450-82c1-40a5-bbe4-fabe11df0971:Install 1 ESS unit, locatio… battery Battery storage —
2026-08-25 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Siding and Stucco
432 SEVILLA AVE, EL GRANADA CA 94018-0000 Color: Cool Blue Manufacturer: James Hardie Siding or stucco material: siding Li… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-25 Other
Source type: Building Permit Revision
SAN MATEO CA 94402-0000 Revision for front yard related to BLD2025-00778 —
2026-08-24 Roofing
Source type: Re-Roof
5 CEDAR CT, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Class of roof: Class A… replacement —
2026-08-24 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Systems
1617 W SELBY LN, REDWOOD CITY CA 94061-0000 1617 W Selby Ln New Residential Fire Sprinkler System Related: BLD2025-02794 - A… residential sprinkler New construction —
2026-08-24 HVAC
Source type: HVAC, Furnace, Air Conditioning, and Heat Pump
188 WINDING WAY, SAN CARLOS CA 94070-0000 Commercial/Residential: Residential AC: CHECKED Zoning: R-1/S-71/DR What is the … AC, furnace, heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-24 Other
Source type: Building Permit Revision
19 BEL AIRE (Lot 9), LOT 9, SAN MATEO CA 94402-0000 Roof Truss for 19 Bel Aire Ln related to BLD2023-00213 —
2026-08-24 Solar
Source type: Auto Issue Permit
38 BEL AIRE Ln, San Mateo CA 94402-0000 SYMBIUM-project_61496dd4-98b6-461e-b617-d485598fde61:Install 18 PV modules (7.56… 7.56 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-24 HVAC
Source type: HVAC, Furnace, Air Conditioning, and Heat Pump
130 GLEN AULIN LN, BURLINGAME CA 94010-0000 Commercial/Residential: Residential Furnace: CHECKED Duct Work: CHECKED Will the… furnace, heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-24 Demolition
Source type: Demolition (Minor / Major / Pool)
775 Hillcrest WAY, APT 1, Emerald Hills United States Demolition (Minor / Major / Pool) —
2026-08-24 Roofing
Source type: Re-Roof
672 LARCHMONT DR, COLMA CA 94015-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Class of roof: Class A… replacement —
2026-08-24 HVAC
Source type: HVAC, Furnace, Air Conditioning, and Heat Pump
2481 ALPINE RD, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 Commercial/Residential: Residential Heat Pump: CHECKED Zoning: R-1/S-75 What is … furnace, heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-24 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Addition / Alteration / Tenant Improvement / Change of Occupancy or Use
3301 EL CAMINO REAL, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 Interior tenant improvements with a total of 1,612 sq. ft. of area of work at th… —
2026-08-24 Signage
Source type: Signs and Awnings Permit
1118 HILLSIDE BLVD, DALY CITY CA 94014 Signs and Awnings Permit —
2026-08-24 HVAC
Source type: HVAC, Furnace, Air Conditioning, and Heat Pump
17 LA STRADA CT, BURLINGAME CA 94010-0000 Commercial/Residential: Residential Furnace: CHECKED Heat Pump: CHECKED Zoning: … furnace, heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-24 Roofing
Source type: Re-Roof
32 EDGEWORTH AVE, COLMA CA 94015-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Class of roof: Class A… replacement —
2026-08-23 Electrical
Source type: Electrical Service Upgrade
2170 CAMINO DE LOS ROBLES, MENLO PARK CA 94025-0000 Is this a residential or commercial project?: Residential Are you doing lighting… 300A service panel Panel service —
2026-08-22 Electrical
Source type: Auto Issue Permit
930 COLUMBUS St, El Granada CA 94018-0000 SYMBIUM-project_b5d824a3-5a7a-4911-b050-b02b41c026f1:Install 23 PV modules (9.43… battery, solar New installation Battery storage BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC
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2026-08-22 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Landscaping / Retaining Wall
714 COLUMBUS ST, EL GRANADA CA 94018-0000 The proposed project consists of replacing the rear deck (which was demolished d… ×2 —
2026-08-21 Electrical
Source type: Electric Vehicle Charger
1835 CORDILLERAS RD, REDWOOD CITY CA 94062-0000 Install direct wire 50A circuit for EV Charger 50A EV charger New installation TD WEST ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-08-21 Signage
Source type: Signs and Awnings Permit
239 STAGE RD, PESCADERO CA 94060-0000 Replace one set of LED illuminated channel letters and re-skin one awning and ad… Monterey Signs, Inc.
Contact details pending
2026-08-21 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Systems
2100 LOBITOS CREEK RD, HALF MOON BAY CA 94019-0000 2100 Lobitos Creek Rd New Residential Fire Sprinkler System residential sprinkler New construction PENINSULA FIRE PROTECTION INC
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2026-08-21 Electrical
Source type: Auto Issue Permit
404 5TH St, Montara CA 94037-0000 SYMBIUM-project_d2a3c7e0-de6c-40f3-a670-7e103341f829:200 A panel upgrade; instal… 200A service panel, batter… New installation Panel service SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
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Permit Types in San Mateo County
Construction Activity in San Mateo County

New building permits in San Mateo County, California show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About San Mateo County Building Permits

San Mateo County, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2,131+ San Mateo County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-02 from this listing's source.

Building permits in San Mateo County can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use San Mateo County Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use San Mateo County building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

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Who appears in San Mateo County permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 2,131 building permits in San Mateo County. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is San Mateo County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for San Mateo County is dated 2026-11-02. Newest permit date: 2026-11-02. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in San Mateo County permit records?

San Mateo County permit activity covers 2,131 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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How to look up San Mateo County building permits

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Contractors & subs
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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Mateo County provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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San Mateo County renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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