San Jose Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,377 indexed permits · 2,710 active contractors · 4,553 code violations · San Jose, California.

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5,377
Indexed Permits
2,710
Active Contractors
4,553
Code Violations
1,735
Property Owners
603
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San Jose had 1864 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1327 hvac, 228 roofing and 179 solar. The average project value is $328,040.

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2025-12-23 Violation 1887 Cody Way, San Jose CA 95124-1604 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1353773 ( 4 total units - 1 total ) OPEN
2025-12-23 Violation 3985 Via Cristobal, San Jose CA 95130-0000 CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS BEING RUN OUT OF THE HOUSE 5 TRUCKS AND 3 VANS/ LOADING AN… OPEN
2025-12-23 Violation 3851 Via Montalvo, San Jose CA 95130-0000 black inoperable suv parked front facing forwards on right side of driveway/ TRA… OPEN
2025-12-23 Violation 2094 Anthony Dr, San Jose CA 95130-0000 ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS OPERATING OUT OF HOUSE, BROKEN WOOD PALLETS PILES … OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 4147 Valleybrook Ct, San Jose CA 95111-1570 ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY/CONSTRUCTIONWITHOUT PERMITS/ STARTED BUILDING A ROOM NEXT TO T… OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 4636 Moorpark Ave, San Jose CA 95129-2040 Unit #3 no heater or AC unit possibly unpermitted OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 5590 Clovercrest Dr, San Jose CA 95118-3013 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP # 1354181 (8 units - 1 units) 10% OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 2242 Curtner Ave, San Jose CA 95124-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 2 1355307 (7 total - 2 units) OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 5050 Russo Dr, San Jose CA 95118 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 2 ROP# 1359366 (126 total - 32 units) OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 1880 Meridian Ave, San Jose CA 95125-4511 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1357628 (28 total - 3 units) OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 337 War Admiral Ave, San Jose CA 95111-2743 CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT PERMITS/ ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY/ ADU BUILT INTO THE GARAGE AND H… OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 1947 Park Ave, San Jose CA 95126-1417 MOISTURE ISSUES/MOLD IN THE HOME IN MULTIPLE AREAS EVEN WHEN WINDOWS ARE OPEN/ R… OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 847 Farm Dr, San Jose CA 95136-1042 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 3 ROP# 1354769 (4 total - 2 units) OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 701 S 10th St, San Jose CA 95112-3728 GRAFFITI ON THE FENCE OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 995 Wren Dr, San Jose CA 95125-2957 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1356399 (4 total - 1 unit) OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 217 E Taylor St, San Jose CA 95112-0000 LACK OF HOT WATER/ WATER HEATER WAS CHANGED RECENTLY CHANGED AND THE ISSUE STILL… OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 1586 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose CA 95118-3318 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1355293 (4 total 1 unit) OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 1381 Stanwood Dr, San Jose CA 95118-2951 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1354672 ( 4 total - 1 unit) OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 1739 Mclaughlin Ave, San Jose CA 95122-2938 UNIT A NO HOT WATER BROKEN SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM, TOILET NOT WORKING … OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 465 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose CA 95123-3302 trash, debris, shopping carts and unhoused living on former Kelley Moore paint s… OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 5255 Camden Ave, San Jose CA 95124-5820 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 3 ROP 1356173 - 52 total units - 26 units inspect… OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 1751 Ross Cir, San Jose CA 95124-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1356540 (4 total - 1 unit total) OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 1799 Bradford Way, San Jose CA 95124-3009 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 3 ROP# 1353992 (4 total - 2 units) OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 7269 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose CA 95139-1352 PPL LIVING IN PARKED RV IN PARKING LOT. CP2 ADDED OVERLY BRIGHT LIGHT IN CHURCH … OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 2237 Tomasina Ct, San Jose CA 95124-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 1353790 (4 total - 1 unit) OPEN
2025-12-22 Violation 2455 Foxdale Dr, San Jose CA 95122-1123 UNPERMITTED ADU AS WELL AS GARAGE CONVERTED INTO LIVING SPACE/ ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY… OPEN
2025-12-19 Violation 6758 Glenview Dr, San Jose CA 95120-5423 ILLEGAL DUMPING PRNS OPEN
2025-12-19 Violation 1405 Flickinger Ave, San Jose CA 95131-2604 ROOM MADE OF WOOD BOARD AND PLASTIC SHEETS OPEN
2025-12-19 Violation 1742 El Dorado Ave, San Jose CA 95126-1529 Addition in the back with mold in the bathroom OPEN
2025-12-19 Violation 0 Mclaughlin Ave, San Jose CA 95116-0000 ILLEGAL DUMPING PRNS LP 8X0V730 OPEN
2025-12-19 Violation 6759 Lazy River Way, San Jose CA 95120-5523 BUILDING A CEMENT WALL NEXT TO THE PROPERTY ON TRINIDAD DR OPEN
2025-12-19 Violation 1367 Tami Lee Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2871 ILLEGAL DUMPING PRNS, LP #4XRB962 OPEN
2025-12-19 Violation 552 S 11th St, San Jose CA 95112-2377 E3 EMERGENCY CASE OPEN
2025-12-19 Violation 1480 Gordy Dr, San Jose CA 95131-3303 VACANY HOUSE/ TRASH LITTER AND DEBRIS IN DRIVEWAY/ SCREEN OFF WINDOWS/ FENCE FAL… OPEN
2025-12-19 Violation 684 Richmond Ave, San Jose CA 95128-2850 MH ROUTINE, ROP # 1357206 TIER III 4/2 UNITS OPEN
2025-12-19 Violation 2748 Aida Ave, San Jose CA 95122-1303 CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT PERMITS WALL REMOVED BETWEEN THE KITCHENAND THE LIVING ROOM… OPEN
2025-12-18 Violation 0 Foss Ave, San Jose CA 95116-2501 ILLEGAL DUMPING PRNS, LP - 41662V3 (FOSS AVE & SAN FERNANDO) OPEN
2025-12-18 Violation 704 S 8th St, San Jose CA 95112-3864 ILLEGAL DUMPING PRNS, LP #8C44199 OPEN
2025-12-18 Violation 0 Penitencia Creek Rd, San Jose CA 95132-0000 ILLEGAL DUMPING PRNS - LP #9TYK756 (BETWEEN TOYON & LINDA VISTA ST) OPEN
2025-12-18 Violation 2284 Sunrise Dr, San Jose CA 95124-2639 RETAINING WALL FALLING ONTO SIDEWALK/ OVERGROWN WEEDS AND VEG OPEN
2025-12-18 Violation 395 Bellerose Dr, San Jose CA 95128-1454 E3 EMERGENCY REPAIRS REQUIRED, Units 3 to 4 walkway ( E.R.R. Walkway & N.E.R.R. … OPEN
2025-12-18 Violation 4935 Massachusetts Dr, San Jose CA 95136-2927 Running an auto repair business **see case history** OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 60 Elodie Way, San Jose CA 95116-1848 Tier 3: 2 out of 4 units OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 120 Elodie Way, San Jose CA 95116-1848 Tier 3: 8 out of 15 OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 361 N 10th St, San Jose CA 95112-3326 Garage conversion into a living unit. Extra room built OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 1495 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose CA 95128-4333 GRAFFITI ON NORTH WALL OF THE PROPERTY**3/19/26** CP ADDED PROPERTY IS FULL OF O… OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 1455 Elka Ave, San Jose CA 95129-3825 Construction work with loud power tools was ongoing at a nearby residence betwee… OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 1540 E St James St, San Jose CA 95116-1249 Installing some type of heat or Ac unit. no permits on file OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 1634 Virginia Ave, San Jose CA 95116-2947 Tier 2: 1 out of 4 OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 1641 Virginia Ave, San Jose CA 95116-2935 Tier 2: 1 out of 4 OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 545 S 11th St, San Jose CA 95112-2334 APT 6 MOLD IN BATHROOM CEILING WALL, BASEBOARDS, UNDER FLOOR OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 2395 Mather Dr, San Jose CA 95116-1725 Tier 2: 1 out of 4 OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 66 N Jackson Ave, San Jose CA 95116-0000 Tier 2: 6 out of 24 (BP) OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 1656 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose CA 95116-2437 Tier 2: 1 out of 3 OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 1618 Virginia Ave, San Jose CA 95116-2928 Tier 2: 1 out of 4 OPEN
2025-12-17 Violation 5620 Country Club Pkwy, San Jose CA 95138-0000 BACKYARD OVERHANG STRUCTURE BUILT WITHOUT PERMITS ALSO A BBQ WITH GAS LINES AND … OPEN
2025-12-16 Violation 760 Northrup St 16, San Jose CA 95126-3717 #unit 19 NO ELECTRICITY OPEN
2025-12-16 Violation 157 W San Fernando St, San Jose CA Possible VB IN DTMR LAST INSPECTION: 4-16-26 OPEN
2025-12-16 Violation 2450 Senter Rd, San Jose CA 95111-1040 FIRE DAMAGE UNIT 308/208 OPEN
2025-12-16 Violation 215 E Taylor St, San Jose CA BABERSHOP OPERATING UNTIL PAST MIDNIGHT OPEN
2025-12-16 Violation 51 Notre Dame Ave, San Jose CA 95113-1704 VACANT LOT - OV PRESENT ON VACANT LOT OPEN
2025-12-15 Violation 1510 Petersen Ave, San Jose CA 95129-4837 OVERGROWN VEGETATION IN THE BACKYARD LEANING AGAINST NEIGHBORING FENCE OPEN
2025-12-15 Violation 4127 Yerba Buena Ave, San Jose CA 95121-1046 VEHICLE ABATEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. REFERENCE CASE #202507795/ 2 INOPERABLE V… OPEN
2025-12-15 Violation 1390 Pierce Ranch Rd, San Jose CA 95120-4565 FULL REMODEL OF KTICHEN AND BATHROOMS, ELECTRICAL, REPLACED WINDOWS, PERMITS ARE… OPEN
2025-12-15 Violation 1674 Goldentree Dr, San Jose CA 95131-1926 Interior remodeling no permits on file OPEN
2025-12-15 Violation 879 Wyman Way 4, San Jose CA 95133-2560 SEWAGE LEAKING INTO CARPORT 1 AND 3, GARBAGE AND AND INOP VEHICLE IN CARPORT 4 OPEN
2025-12-15 Violation 275 Herlong Ave, San Jose CA 95123-3533 CONSTRUCTION BEING DONE ON THE PROPERTY TRENCH DUG OUT/ RUNNING GAS LINES FROM T… OPEN
2025-12-15 Violation 2724 Monterey Rd, San Jose CA 95111-3121 MH Routine ROP#1358284 ( Tier 3 Service Level 50% 26 units) 13 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-12-15 Violation 2690 Union Ave, San Jose CA 95124-1348 FOOD TRUCK AT THE GAS STATION SELLING FOOD OPEN
2025-12-15 Violation 411 Nerdy Ave, San Jose CA 95111-2423 ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION IN THE BACK OF PROPERTY OPEN
2025-12-15 Violation 467 N 13th St, San Jose CA 95112-1720 INT REMODELS NO PERMITS OPEN
2025-12-14 Violation 1423 Lochner Dr, San Jose CA 95127-4763 ADU AMNESTY OPEN
2025-12-12 Violation 1329 Carnelian Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2709 2026 MH ROUTINE ROP 1357678; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-12-12 Violation 1359 Carnelian Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2715 2026 MH ROUTINE ROP 202511390; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-12-12 Violation 1404 Carnelian Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2724 2026 MH ROUTINE ROP 1354145; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-12-12 Violation 6742 San Anselmo Way, San Jose CA 95119-1744 REPLACED HALF THE ROOF AND ADDED LIGHTS, AND DIGGING OUT THE BASEMENT/FOUNDATION… OPEN
2025-12-12 Violation 1371 Carnelian Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2717 2026 MH ROUTINE ROP 1357684; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-12-12 Violation 1371 Carnelian Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2717 2026 CDBG Project Hope Enhance ROP: 1357684; TIER III.  4 Units. OPEN
2025-12-12 Violation 1404 Carnelian Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2724 2026 CDBG Project Hope Enhance ROP: 1354145; TIER III.  4 Units. OPEN
2025-12-12 Violation 1240 San Tomas Aquino Rd 204, San Jose CA 95117-3374 HVAC UNIT AT #204 MAKES THE UNIT UNDER VIBRATE OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 1096 Roewill Dr, San Jose CA 95117-3238 2026 MH ROUTINE INSP. ROP 1353241 TIER 3 OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 1171 Windmill Ct, San Jose CA 95121-2365 OPERATING TANNING SALON OUT OF A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS DO… OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 99 S 9th St, San Jose CA 95112-3541 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION/ 1356098 / 14 Unit Guest house / Tier 3 OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 4547 Hamilton Ave, San Jose CA 95130-1040 2026 MH ROUTINE INSP. ROP ROP 1354452 TIER 2 (MAIN ADDRESS: 1594 PARKVIEW AVE.) OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 4417 Concerto Dr, San Jose CA 95111-2508 ADU AMNESTY OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 1051 Appian Ln, San Jose CA 95116-3203 2026 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP 1353621 OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 1409 Dubert Ln, San Jose CA 95122-2845 2026 CDBG Project Hope Enhance ROP: 1355162; TIER III.  4 Units. OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 2994 Huff Ave, San Jose CA 95128-3015 2026 MH ROUTINE INSP. ROP 2132362 TIER 2 (25% 3 OF 12) OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 3683 Bridgeport Ct, San Jose CA 95117-2813 2026 MH ROUTINE INSP. ROP 1355313 TIER 3 (50% 2 OF 4) OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 1105 Appian Ln, San Jose CA 95116-3213 2026 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP 1353796 TIER 3 (2 OF 4) OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 300 S 24th St, San Jose CA 95116-2803 FOOD TRUCK ON THE PROPERTY, TABLES, CHAIRS, FOOD STANDS, AND A FLOWER SHOP IN FR… OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 1409 Dubert Ln, San Jose CA 95122-2845 2026 MH ROUTINE ROP 1355162; TIER III. 4 Unit OPEN
2025-12-11 Violation 1051 Appian Ln, San Jose CA 95116-3203 2026 CDBG PROJECT HOPE - ENHANCED, ROP# 1353621 TIER 3 (2 OF 4) OPEN
2025-12-10 Violation 862 Jeanne Ave, San Jose CA 95116-3248 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP 1353223 TIER 3 (2 OF 4) OPEN
2025-12-10 Violation 5691 Blossom Ave, San Jose CA 95123-3206 PATIO CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT PERMITS/ OVERGROWN VEG OPEN
2025-12-10 Violation 62 W San Fernando St, San Jose CA 95113-2410 BLIGHT ONLY - DAMAGED SECTION OF WALL ON W SAN FERNANDO ST SIDE OF BUILDING OPEN
2025-12-10 Violation 1416 Dubert Ln, San Jose CA 95122-2846 2026 CDBG PROJECT HOPE ENHANCE ROP: 1355091; TIER III .4 UNITS. OPEN
2025-12-10 Violation 1416 Dubert Ln, San Jose CA 95122-2846 2025 MH ROUTINE ROP 1355091 TIER III. 4 UNITS OPEN
2025-12-10 Violation 5685 Hoffman Ct, San Jose CA 95118-3175 2025 MH Routine, Tier 3, ROP#154384 (4 units) OPEN
2025-12-10 Violation 802 Deland Ave, San Jose CA 95128-3224 E3 - EMERGENCY REPAIRS REQUIRED PER REPORT OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 2 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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1. FUSE SERVICE INC. Ruslan… 📞 🔥 47 permits/30d Active 120 (120) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
2. SUNRUN INC samantha Aguilar 🔥 37 permits/30d Active 112 (112) Solar - Verifying…
3. REHOBOTH CONSTRUCTION GROUP BARNABAS CHOI 🔥 72 permits/30d Active 108 (108) HVAC - Verifying…
4. ON-TIME AC & HEATING SCOTT MAMOLA 🔥 42 permits/30d Active 106 (106) HVAC - Verifying…
5. TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS Nina… 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 105 (105) Solar - Verifying…
6. QMERIT ELECTRIFICATION LLC MATT… 8 permits/30d Active 96 (96) HVAC - Verifying…
7. IRBIS HVAC Vadim Vechkanov 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 80 (80) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
8. MIKE COUNSIL PLUMBING LLC Mike… 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 53 (53) HVAC - Verifying…
9. SV PLUMBING, INC Michael Corr 2 permits/30d Active 48 (48) HVAC - Verifying…
10. FAST WATER HEATER Fast Permits 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 47 (47) HVAC - Verifying…
11. JIREH INC 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 42 (42) Roofing $20,476 🔒 Reveal
12. COUNSIL, MIKE Mike Counsil 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 37 (37) HVAC - Verifying…
13. WOODS OF SAN JOSE LLC Active 35 (35) HVAC $7,759 Verifying…
14. ROOTER HERO PLUMBING Carol… 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 35 (35) HVAC - Verifying…
15. THERMA TECH INC Mr Henry Elia 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 33 (33) HVAC - Verifying…
16. RANDO AAA HVAC INC MONIQUE… 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 33 (33) HVAC - Verifying…
17. ATKINSON CLIMATROLLERS INC Derek… 8 permits/30d Active 31 (31) HVAC - Verifying…
18. CENTER STATE CONSTRUCTION INC 2 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
19. SUNRUN INC 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC $75,731 🔒 Reveal
20. ROBERT MOOMAU Robert Moomau 7 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC - Verifying…
21. MAYO,JAMES JAMES MAYO 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC - Verifying…
22. AIR SHARKS LLC Khaled Alsaka 9 permits/30d Active 26 (26) HVAC - Verifying…
23. A PLUS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC Adam Pham 8 permits/30d Active 24 (24) HVAC - Verifying…
24. HARRIS, BRYAN Lorin Harris 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 23 (23) HVAC - Verifying…
25. MASTER CRAFT ROOFING Joseph… 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 23 (23) Roofing $20,851 Verifying…

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Construction Activity in San Jose

New building permits in San Jose, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About San Jose Building Permits

San Jose, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 5377+ San Jose building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in San Jose requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in San Jose.

How Contractors Use San Jose Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in San Jose use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor San Jose building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Who pulled permits in San Jose this week?

The most active contractors filing in San Jose right now include FUSE SERVICE INC. Ruslan…, SUNRUN INC samantha Aguilar, REHOBOTH CONSTRUCTION GROUP BARNABAS CHOI, ON-TIME AC & HEATING SCOTT MAMOLA and TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS Nina…. PermitGrab tracks 2,710 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is San Jose permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in San Jose right now?

In the last 30 days, San Jose permitting activity covers 1,864 new building permits alongside 4,553 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 5377 building permits in San Jose, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the San Jose permit data?

PermitGrab collects San Jose on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in San Jose = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every San Jose GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A San Jose addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Jose are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
San Jose renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
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Developers & new construction
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