Santa Clara County Building Permits & Property Data

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3,283 indexed permits · 258 code violations · Santa Clara County, California.

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Santa Clara County building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-10-18

PermitGrab tracks 3,283 building permits in Santa Clara County, CA as of 2026-10-18. 258 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-10-16.

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Permit data through 2026-10-18
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2026-06-18 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — New Chicken Coop —
2026-06-18 General Construction
Source type: Construction Permit
— — ESS ASSOCIATES INC
2026-06-18 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Revision
— — Revision to grading permit to eliminate fencing, gates, DG landscape, and incorp… VANCE BROWN INC
2026-06-18 Solar
Source type: PV - Roof Mount
— — This is a Deferred Submittal for Permit # DEV25-1328. Solar PV: 20.7 kW / (45) R… 20.7 kW 54 kWh battery battery solar —
2026-06-18 HVAC
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Repair/replace furnace to abate vio26-0142 furnace replacement —
2026-06-18 Demolition
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Permit to abate VIO26-0077 Detached metal carport to be demolished in response t… —
2026-06-18 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
— — Fire Permit ×2 —
2026-06-18 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— — Record Of Survey 6765 Charlene Court, San Jose, CA —
2026-06-18 Plumbing
Source type: Construction Permit
— — 2nd Dwelling - Replace water heater Partially abate VIO26-0142 standard replacement —
2026-06-18 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Grading Permit application for Pond 22 restoration project at Lehigh Permanente … —
2026-06-17 Electrical
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Installation of one additional lighting pole in bike parking area of Bing Concer… PFEIFFER ELECTRIC CO INC
2026-06-17 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
— — Heat Pump Replacement heat pump replacement —
2026-06-17 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
— — Air Sharks will be adding an AC in the outside yard. AC AIR SHARKS LLC
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2026-06-17 HVAC
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Replace furnace with air handler unit in the attic (same location). Replace air … furnace, heat pump replacement IRBIS HVAC INC
2026-06-17 Roofing
Source type: Minor Permit
— — Remove composition shingles, install synthetic underlayment, install cool roof A… shingle New installation VELASQUEZ ROOFING
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2026-06-17 Plumbing
Source type: Revision
— — Added Scope: to add a recirculating pump to distribute CHW instead of direct con… fire alarm New installation BAY AREA BUILDERS INC
2026-06-17 Electrical
Source type: Construction Permit
— — High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) equipment enclosures The work includes placem… EC SOURCE SERVICES LLC
2026-06-17 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Address: 161 Churchill Mall Stanford CA Revision to eliminate fencing, gates, DG… ×2 —
2026-06-17 Solar
Source type: PV - Roof Mount
— — (AC disconnect 60A) PG&E is requesting a new building permit to show the (New) a… 60A New installation —
2026-06-17 Solar
Source type: PV - Roof Mount
— — 13.2 KW DC PhotoVoltaic System with Energy Storage System 13.2 kW battery solar —
2026-06-17 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Revision to DEV25-3201 to show the new heat detectors —
2026-06-17 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — 1) Build (N) 18'x34' Gunite Swimming Pool 2) Add 24" Raised Bond Beam Wall 3) In… —
2026-06-17 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Construction revision to DEV24-0194. The floor plan has been mirrored due to ben… —
2026-06-17 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Address: 161 Churchill Mall, Stanford CA Revision to eliminate fencing, gates, a… —
2026-06-17 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Retaining wall revision elimination of some walls. —
2026-06-17 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — NOV VIO26-0210 Correction Concrete garden wall, Windows, Patio door, replace sid… —
2026-06-17 General Construction
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Storage Container VANCE BROWN INC
2026-06-17 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— — Dear County Surveyor, please review the Record of Survey Map I prepared. Thank y… —
2026-06-17 HVAC
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Heat pump installation on the same location (remove existing gas furnace and AC) AC, furnace, heat pump New installation —
2026-06-17 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — New 13.5 kWh Energy Storage System on existing single family dwelling. —
2026-06-17 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — repair 35 feet of sewer and install a building cleanout and backflow device line work New installation —
2026-06-17 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit) —
2026-06-17 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Legalizing changes on main house, detached ADU and a garage. —
2026-06-17 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Construction Permit
— — (N) In-ground pool; spa & equipment; patio; 30" wall; gas line to pool equipment… VONPETE INC
2026-06-17 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — (P) ONE-STORY TYPE V-B, NON-SPRINKLERED ADDITION 705 SF TO THE (E) ONE-STORY TYP… ×2 —
2026-06-17 HVAC
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Remodel balcony(380.8 SQFT), Remodel Main Level (2,325.3 SQFT) , remodel porch, … furnace New installation —
2026-06-17 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — RETROFIT EXISTING LIGHT FIXTURES WITH NEW LED —
2026-06-17 Demolition
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Demolition of swimming pool non-buildable L P CONSTRUCTION
2026-06-17 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Convert detached 1000 sq ft garage with guest suite to 1000 sq ft ADU —
2026-06-17 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
— — The installation a Fire sprinkler system NFPA 13D sprinkler —
2026-06-16 Solar
Source type: SolarApp+ Revision
— — SolarApp+ Revision to DEV25-3218 —
2026-06-16 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — PLN22-124 —
2026-06-16 Electrical
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — 1, ON THE FIRST FLOOR: 1) ADD ONE NEW BEDROOM AND 3 NEW BATHROOMS. ADD ONE NEW G… —
2026-06-16 HVAC
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Replace furnace with air handler unit in the attic (same location). Replace air … furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-06-16 General Construction
Source type: Survey Review
— — T-046 Mulberry Record of Survey —
2026-06-15 Plumbing
Source type: Minor Permit
— — REMOVE/REPLACE 50-GAL GAS WATER HEATER IN THE HALL CLOSET. LIKE FOR LIKE SAME LO… gas replacement FAST WATER HEATER
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2026-06-15 Roofing
Source type: Minor Permit
— — Remove 1 layer of existing comp roof. Furnish and install a Malarkey Vista-Storm… New installation New roof WESTSHORE ROOFING INC
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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 occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

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 3283+ Santa Clara County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-18 from this listing's source.

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Who appears in Santa Clara County permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 3,283 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 2026-10-18. Newest permit date: 2026-10-18. 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 3,283 indexed permits alongside 258 active code violations. 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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