Santa Clara County Building Permits & Project Research

3,545 indexed permits · 189 contractor names in the last 90 days · Santa Clara County, California.

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Santa Clara County building permits — key stats
Active contractors 189
Newest permit 2026-11-02

PermitGrab tracks 3,545 building permits in Santa Clara County, CA as of 2026-11-02, including 189 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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3,545
Indexed Permits
189
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-03
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-02
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Permit data through 2026-11-02
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3,545 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8643) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8653) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8651) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8652) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— Replace an existing old wood retaining wall in need of repair with new steel & c… —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8585) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8645) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8649) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8650) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— Misc. MEP- Electrical and Plumbing —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Construction Permit
— Build 728 SF Pool house with 112 SF covered porch 728 sf —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— (N) 16000 SF accessory structure (riding arena), Separate applications for (N) 1… 16,000 sf residential —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8655) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Construction Permit
— Sewer line replacement with property line clean out. —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— Electrical Pole Removal and Transformer Replacement —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— To abate VIO22-0429, 750 SF ADU, Separate applications for 710 SF accessory stru… 750 sf 3 beds —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Construction Permit
— Heat Pump installation (replacing existing gas furnace and AC) and Water Heater … —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— EV charger installation with 60A circuit 60A EV charger New installation —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— Revision to DEV23-0115: Revise Solar Pumps and Street lights solar Solar PV —
2026-08-05 Interior Renovation
Source type: Construction Permit
— Remodel like for like full bathroom. like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-05 Roofing
Source type: Construction Permit
— Reroof (E) SFR to new composition roof replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— demo detached garage —
2026-08-05 Plumbing
Source type: Minor Permit
— Water heater replacement, gas to gas without relocation gas replacement Water heater —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— Revision to DEV26-0333, CA1 -REMOVAL OR REAR COVERED PORCH FROM PLANS. 1ST FLOOR… —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— New in-ground pool & spa, associated hardscape & pool equipment —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— 26129- 2026 Santa Clara Annual Street Rehab —
2026-08-05 Solar
Source type: Residential SolarApp+ Permit
— PV Solar with Energy Storage System with a photovoltaic facility rating of 4.05 … 4.05 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8654) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8656) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8657) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8680) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8659) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8658) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8679) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8647) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— This application is a revision to Street lights proposed originally approved und… —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8648) —
2026-08-05 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8644) —
2026-08-04 Plumbing
Source type: Minor Permit
— Replace water heater standard replacement Water heater FAST WATER HEATER
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2026-08-04 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
— Replace AC with Heat Pump (same location). Replace furnace in closet with Air Ha… AC, furnace, heat pump replacement HVAC replacement IRBIS HVAC INC
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— Remove enclosed fron porch. Remove two attached shade structures. Remove additio… —
2026-08-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Deferred Submittal
— Deferred submittal for interior and exterior glass railing system under DEV25-22… DRLT BUILDER INC
2026-08-04 New Construction
Source type: Construction Permit
— Partial abate for VIO21-0009: Modular Restroom ENGINEERS INC
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— Foundation repair with Ram Jack Steel Piers —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— REMOVE EXISTING 928 SF DAMAGED WOOD DECK w/ NEW 513 SF TREX DECK REPLACE 5 FT HT… 928 sf —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit) ×2 —
2026-08-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— INTERIOR REMODEL & ADDITION; ADD 482 SF TO REAR PORTION OF EXISTING PROPERTY. RE… replacement —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— Lot 11, S M 46 1085 Byerley Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 —
2026-08-04 Electrical
Source type: Minor Permit
— Removal of electrical resistance heating. safety latch on main panel. Label dist… A PLUS ELECTRICAL
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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 3,545+ Santa Clara County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-02 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.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Development Permits (Accela).

Who appears in Santa Clara County permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 3,545 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 2026-11-02. 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 Santa Clara County permit records?

Santa Clara County permit activity covers 3,545 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 Santa Clara County building permits

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Clara County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Santa Clara County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3,545 building permits in Santa Clara County, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Santa Clara County permit data?

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How can contractors find construction leads in Santa Clara County?

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Contractors & subs
Recent Santa Clara County contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
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 Santa Clara County provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Santa Clara County renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
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