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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2026-10-19
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Permit data through 2026-10-18
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2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Minor Permit
— — upgrade electric panel from 100a to 200a same location JC ELECTRIC
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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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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 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
— — Stanford Hoover Tower Elevator —
2026-06-15 HVAC
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Replace 1965 era, aged, 70,000 gallon redwood water tank with seismically engine… replacement —
2026-06-15 General Construction
Source type: Revision
— — PERMIT TO COMPLETE DEV22-1238 —
2026-06-15 Interior Renovation
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Permit to complete 2004-28957-00/ 2001-21009-00, (interior remodel, new wiring, … —
2026-06-15 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — REPLACE LIKE FOR LIKE SAME LOCATION NATURAL GAS WATER HEATER 75 GALLON gas replacement —
2026-06-15 Roofing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Alterations and addition to existing detached garage. Add 134 sf to (E) 864 sf f… tile New installation —
2026-06-15 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
— — AMMR Application - Related to Grading Permit File No. DEV23-1474-REV1 and Buildi… —
2026-06-15 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — TRENCHLESS SEWER REPLACEMENT FROM HOUSE TO PROPERTY LINE line work replacement —
2026-06-15 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Revision to DEV19-1651 to revise storm water quality calculations based on as-bu… —
2026-06-15 Roofing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — 17.12 sf addition, interior remodel and roof replacement. replacement —
2026-06-15 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
— — REMOVAL OF EXISTING COMP ROOF, REPLACE ALL DRY ROT AND INSTALLATION OF NEW 30 YE… replacement —
2026-06-15 Demolition
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Detached mental carport to be demolished in response to violation Number VIO26-0… —
2026-06-15 Solar
Source type: PV - Roof Mount
— — BALLAST SOLAR INSTALLATION INSTALL 8 PV PANELS| 3.52KW 3.52 kW solar —
2026-06-15 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Install heat pump water heater with recirculation pump. Install whole-house wate… standard New installation —
2026-06-15 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Repair 580sf deck Related to Damage Survey DEV26-0803 —
2026-06-15 Demolition
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Demolish Structures #1, #2, #3, and #3.1 for violation abatement under Case VIO2… —
2026-06-15 Electrical
Source type: Construction Permit
— — EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION SITE TO BE REMOVED TOWER AND EQUIPMENT AREA SCOPE OF … —
2026-06-15 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
— — Alternate Materials and Methods Application in lieu of distance of the ADU to ne… sprinkler —
2026-06-15 Solar
Source type: PV - Roof Mount
— — Installing an Enphase 10C battery to an existing roof top PV system. battery solar —
2026-06-15 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Remove and replace (9) existing antennas with (9) new antennas. No change to tow… replacement —
2026-06-15 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Proposed construction of a new 1200 sq. ft. detached ADU with a 448 sq. ft. atta… 1,200 sf New construction —
2026-06-15 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Tentative map, application dividing a 15-acre lot into three 5-acre lots. —
2026-06-15 Fire Protection
Source type: Fire Permit
— — NFPA 13D fire sprinkler design & install / 22420 Creston Dr, Los Altos (39 heads… sprinkler —
2026-06-15 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
— — Heat Pump Replacement heat pump replacement —
2026-06-15 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD RETAINING WALL, 50' NEW 5' TALL RETAINING WALL —
2026-06-15 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Update to driveway layout, drainage around the front right side of the house, dr… —
2026-06-15 Interior Renovation
Source type: Construction Permit
— — 6409 EFR: Remove (6) antennas, (10) radios, (2) DC trunks, (1) coax, and (1) MW … battery —
2026-06-15 General Construction
Source type: Construction Permit
— — This is a SB9 without any development —
2026-06-14 Plumbing
Source type: Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit)
— — Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit) ×5 —
2026-06-14 Electrical
Source type: Minor Permit
— — main house panel upgrade to new 320 amp 320A service panel New installation —
2026-06-13 Electrical
Source type: Minor Permit
— — Replacing electrical water heater by a heat pump water heater —
2026-06-12 Demolition
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Phase 1: Demolish Building 3 "Motor Storage" BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY
2026-06-12 Demolition
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Phase 3: Demolition of Building 45 - Material Testing Laboratory BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY
2026-06-12 Demolition
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Phase 2: Demolition of Building 41-Warehouse 4, Building 42 - Aluminum building … BRANDENBURG INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY
2026-06-12 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
— — Standard A/C Replacement X2 LENNOX ML14KC1-048, ML14KC1-036 like for like in sam… AC replacement BELLOWS PLUMBING
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2026-06-12 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
— — Replace Replace A/C with Heat Pump 2 Ton 16 SEER same location. 2 tons 16 SEER AC, heat pump replacement —
2026-06-12 Demolition
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Demolished existing swimming pool and spa. (a new pool will be under separate pe… —
2026-06-12 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
— — AIR SHARKS WILL BE REPLACING EXISTING HVAC WITH HEAT PUMP AND AIR HANDLER LOCATE… heat pump —
2026-06-12 Structural
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Voluntary Foundation Repair. Underpinning. FOUNDATION STRATEGIES AND CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-06-12 Structural
Source type: Construction Permit
— — New concrete cinderblock 80 feet retaining wall. 6' tall from grade —
2026-06-12 HVAC
Source type: Minor Permit
— — Misc. MEP- HVAC, Heat pump installation on the ground (removal of the existing f… furnace, heat pump replacement FUSE HVAC
2026-06-12 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Redesign of the front yard fence, bike storage area and 227 sqft deck JESSE OSOSKI ART
2026-06-12 Solar
Source type: Construction Permit
— — Install 40 AMP EV charger installation 40A EV charger New installation ELECTRICA 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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