Santa Clara County Building Permits & Project Research

3,516 indexed permits · 183 contractor names in the last 90 days · Santa Clara County, California.

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Santa Clara County building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 1,754
Total permit value (90d, 1 of 1,754 priced) $200,000
Top trade (contractor profiles) Hvac
Active contractors 183
Newest permit 2026-11-01

PermitGrab tracks 3,516 building permits in Santa Clara County, CA as of 2026-11-01, including 183 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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Santa Clara County building permit activity

480 building permit records published by this source for Santa Clara County are dated in the last 30 days — down 20.5% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 1,754 permits worth $200,000 across the 1 that report a cost.

Top trades among contractor profiles in Santa Clara County

HVAC14.7%
Electrical14.7%
General Construction14.7%
Roofing14.1%
Plumbing9.6%
Solar9.6%
Landscaping & Exterior7.7%
Demolition3.8%

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. SUNRUN — 34 permits
  2. TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC — 9 permits
  3. SERVICE CHAMPIONS — 7 permits
  4. ENGINEERS INC — 6 permits
  5. RANDO AAA HVAC INC DBA AAA FURNACE AND AIR CONDITIONING CO — 6 permits
  6. FAST WATER HEATER — 6 permits
  7. BAY AREA BUILDERS INC — 6 permits
  8. THE WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY — 6 permits
  9. INFINIUM SOLAR, INC. — 5 permits
  10. PEAK ENERGY GROUP — 5 permits
3,516
Indexed Permits
183
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-02
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-01
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Santa Clara County had 480 building permit records dated in the last 30 days.

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Recent project activity

Recent permit records with source-published project details. A named business identifies the recorded project team; it is not a claim that the business is seeking bids.

SERVICE CHAMPIONS
2026-10-31
📍 18295 BAYVIEW DR
Plumbing tankless replacement Water heater
A P AIR SYSTEMS
2026-10-30
📍 882 HOFFMAN TR
General Construction
Contact details pending
MMC ELECTRIC INC
2026-10-30
📍 156 N CLAREMONT AV
Solar 5.33 kW battery solar Battery storage
Contact details pending

Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-11-01
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3,516 permits sorted by date

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2026-11-01 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit) ×5 —
2026-10-31 Plumbing
Source type: Minor Permit
18295 BAYVIEW DR LIKE FOR LIKE TANKLESS WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CLOSET. tankless replacement Water heater SERVICE CHAMPIONS
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-30 General Construction
Source type: Minor Permit
882 HOFFMAN TR like to like replacement A P AIR SYSTEMS
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 Solar
Source type: Residential SolarApp+ Permit
156 N CLAREMONT AV PV Solar with Energy Storage System with a photovoltaic facility rating of 5.33 … 5.33 kW battery solar Battery storage MMC ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
— Fire Permit ×2 —
2026-10-30 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
232 N CRAGMONT AV New detached ADU New construction —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Minor Permit
— Re-roof existing structure no additions or changes to existing roof structure. R… shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-30 Addition
Source type: Survey Review
3282 MAPLE LEAF CT Continuation of CR 5836 Additional points set for Lot 12 (472 Maps 25) —
2026-10-29 Solar
Source type: Residential SolarApp+ Permit
18631 BLYTHSWOOD DR PV Solar with a photovoltaic facility rating of 2.3 KW. 2.3 kW solar Solar PV SUNWISE SOLAR SOLUTIONS
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Solar
Source type: Residential SolarApp+ Permit
14790 WHIPPLE CT PV Solar with Energy Storage System with a photovoltaic facility rating of 6.45 … 6.45 kW battery solar Battery storage MMC ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Minor Permit
17250 SODA SPRINGS RD Re-roof: 43SQ tear off install shingles. shingle tear off replacement Re-roof APOLLO ROOFING COMPANY
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
— INSTALL NEW NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES TO EXISTING POWER SUPPLY AS INDICATED ON PLA… fire alarm —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— (Zoning) 885 Delmas Avenue + Adjacent Parcel (Total 0.469 Acres) SB79-Eligible M… residential —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Tract Number
— Northwest corner Branham Lane and Narvaez Ave —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
2004 OSCAR CT Proposed To Legalize 1,152 SF of Un-Permitted Workshop Violation Case Number #VI… 1,152 sf —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
14851 ELTON DR 2ess to be installed —
2026-10-29 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— (ZONING) 662 Willow Street + Adjacent Parcel (Total 0.1745 Acres) SB79-Eligible … residential —
2026-10-28 Solar
Source type: Residential SolarApp+ Permit
2355 ROCKWOOD RANCH RD PV Solar with Energy Storage System with a photovoltaic facility rating of 10.56… 10.56 kW battery solar Battery storage CITADEL ROOFING AND SOLAR
Contact details pending
2026-10-28 Solar
Source type: Residential SolarApp+ Permit
144 DALE DR PV Solar with Energy Storage System with a photovoltaic facility rating of 5.16 … 5.16 kW battery solar Battery storage MMC ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
16371 AZTEC RIDGE DR Replacing gas HVAC system to Heat Pump system in the same location heat pump IRIS MECHANICAL INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
100 LAGUNA AV Remove furnace from garage and install air handler (same location). Remove AC co… AC, furnace, heat pump New installation HVAC installation IRBIS AIR PLUMBING ELECTRICAL
Contact details pending
2026-10-28 Plumbing
Source type: Minor Permit
810 LOYOLA DR Replace outside water heater standard replacement Water heater FAST WATER HEATER
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Revision
14757 BRANHAM LN Revision to permit DEV26-1283 Added 200a like for like Main Panel Upgrade Update… like for like replacement HVAC changeout TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC
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2026-10-28 Solar
Source type: Residential SolarApp+ Permit
4140 HOLLY DR PV Solar with Energy Storage System with a photovoltaic facility rating of 4.14 … 4.14 kW battery solar Battery storage MMC ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Revision
5045 HYLAND AV Batteries relocated closer to MSP for DEV26-1354. N R G CLEAN POWER INC
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Revision
15187 JOANNE AV Adding driveway detail per inspectors instructions —
2026-10-28 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
180 W HEDDING ST The project involves removing existing fire-rated shutters, windows, and doors i… —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
2405 RIC DR (N) 456 SQFT detached carport no MEP's 456 sf —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Idylwild Road/Aldercroft Heights Record of Survey for San Jose Water Company —
2026-10-28 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
14200 UVAS RD Special Event - Spring Sprint Triathlon Date: May 23, 2027 (8) 10x10 Tents —
2026-10-28 HVAC
Source type: Deferred Submittal
1215 WELCH RD Resubmission on DEV25-2622-DEF1. This is for the mechanical seismic support stee… —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
20691 VIEW OAKS WY (N) 600 sqft Tuff Shed no MEP's 600 sf —
2026-10-28 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— Grading permit application for the Commons at Campus Center project PLN26-033. 5… —
2026-10-27 Solar
Source type: Residential SolarApp+ Permit
1705 WESTBROOK AV PV Solar with Energy Storage System with a photovoltaic facility rating of 20 KW… 20 kW battery solar Battery storage HIGH DEFINITION SOLAR INC DBA HIGH DEFINITION SOLAR CONSTRUCTION
Contact details pending
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
1385 E MAIN AV Install (1) EV Charger Level 2 up to 48a 48A EV charger New installation TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-27 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
10070 BEDFORD ST Furnace changeout in attic / AC change out in backyard *** This permit will NOT … AC, furnace replacement HVAC changeout SERVICE CHAMPIONS
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
1401 COUNTRY CLUB DR ESS battery Battery storage CINNAMON ENERGY SYSTEMS INC
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-27 Other
Source type: Revision
9680 Monterey RD Revision to DEV26-042: Change to wedge anchors JORDAN ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-27 Other
Source type: Revision
18685 SERRAMONTE DR Revision to DEV25-0934: Changes to to following only: A1.2 AND A2.0 - ZHUO ZHANG CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
16016 GLEN UNA DR (E) PV Roof Mount - Repair and replace panels. Add (N) 14 additional panels solar Solar PV —
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
15971 LINDA AV (N) 397 sqft Patio cover with louvered roof system with insulated solid patio co… 397 sf —
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Application (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— 1.  ADDITION OF 588 SQ.FT. MASTER SUITE AT THE REAR OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMIL… 588 sf residential —
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: Minor Permit
242 LAUMER AV Replace water heater with Navien NPE-240A2. and Installed water resistant outdoo… replacement —
2026-10-27 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
13580 MURPHY AV Tent Fire Permit 1 Tent 40 x 80 Tree Drying area The correct address is; 13580 M… —
2026-10-27 Other
Source type: Revision
— CHANGES TO THE FOLLOWING PAGES ONLY: A1.2 AND A2.0 - (N)TILE PATIO: NO GROUT: IN… —
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Permit Types in Santa Clara County

The official source did not publish a permit type for 150 records; the chart reflects only source-classified permits.

Construction Activity in Santa Clara County

New building permits in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County Building Permits

Santa Clara County, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3,516+ Santa Clara County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-01 from this listing's source.

Building permits in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Santa Clara 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.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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Who appears in Santa Clara County permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 3,516 building permits in Santa Clara County. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Santa Clara County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Santa Clara County is dated 2026-11-01. Newest permit date: 2026-11-01. 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 Santa Clara County permit records?

Santa Clara County permitting activity covers 480 building permit records dated in the last 30 days. 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 Santa Clara County building permits

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Clara County Building Permits

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