San Jose Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,144 indexed permits · 2,639 active contractors · 4,420 code violations · San Jose, California.

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2,639
Active Contractors
4,420
Code Violations
1,735
Property Owners
626
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San Jose had 1872 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1327 hvac, 244 roofing and 170 solar. The average project value is $306,968.

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2025-08-29 Violation — 1678 Story Rd, San Jose CA 95122-2144 RESTURANT CONDUCTING BUSINESS PAST 2AM SELLING HARD LIQUOR OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 21, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUITNE INSPECTION - TIER 1 - ROP #135174(12 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 03, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #135156(8 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 10, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #135163(6 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 15, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #135168(6 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 16, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #135169(12 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 13, San Jose CA 95126-4718 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1357166(8 UNITS)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 524 S 9th St, San Jose CA 95112-3775 UNIT #25 A, ELECTRICAL CHANGES WHERE DONE TO THE UNIT W/O PERMITS NOW CAUSING A … OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 08, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #135161(6 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 06, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #1357159(12 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 04, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUITNE INSPECTION - TIER 1 - ROP #135157(8 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 05, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #1357158(6 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 6008 Starwood Dr, San Jose CA 95120-1765 ROOF TILES ARE FALLING OUT, TOILET IS NOT MOUNTED BECAUSE FLOOR IS ROTTED FROM P… OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1164 Francisco Ave, San Jose CA 95126-4510 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 3 ROP# 1355963(4 units)2 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 12, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #135165(12 units) 1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 22, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #1357175(8 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 18, San Jose CA 95126-4718 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1357171(8)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 768 Nevin Way, San Jose CA 95128-3256 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 3 ROP#1354017(4 units)2 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 14, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #1357167(6 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 235 S 17th St, San Jose CA 95112-2160 New garage rebuild no permits for garage only fire damage survey OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 17, San Jose CA 95126-4718 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1357170(6 UNITS)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 750 Leigh Ave C, San Jose CA 95128 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 3 ROP# 1358392(3 units)2 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 01, San Jose CA 95126-4718 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1356119(24 units)2 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 11, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #1357164(8 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 09, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #135162(12 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 02, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #135155(8 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 19, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUITNE INSPECTION - TIER 1 - ROP #135172(12 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1724 De Marietta Ave, San Jose CA 95126-4410 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 3 ROP# 1817646(4 units)2 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 20, San Jose CA 95126-4718 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1357173(8 UNITS)1 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 750 Leigh Ave B, San Jose CA 95128 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 3 ROP# 1358391(3 units)2 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 750 Leigh Ave A, San Jose CA 95128 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 3 ROP#1358390(4 units)2 OPEN
2025-08-28 Violation — 1800 Stokes St 07, San Jose CA 95126-4718 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #1357160(6 units)1 OPEN
2025-08-27 Violation — 317 S 22nd St, San Jose CA 95116-2728 SHARED HOUSE, ROACH INFESTATION OPEN
2025-08-27 Violation — 1178 Francisco Ave, San Jose CA 95126-4512 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, TIER 3, UNITS: 2 OUT OF 4 (*BP) OPEN
2025-08-27 Violation — 951 Harliss Ave, San Jose CA 95110-3015 HOARDER TARSH ALL OVER THE PROPERTY FENCE IS FALLING OBSTRUCTING THE SIDEWALK OPEN
2025-08-27 Violation — 257 Dollar Mountain Dr, San Jose CA 95127-1817 ILLEGAL OCCUPANY IS CONVERTED GARAGE W/O PERMITS OPEN
2025-08-27 Violation — 1192 Francisco Ave, San Jose CA 95126-4514 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, TIER 3, UNITS: 2 OUT OF 4 OPEN
2025-08-27 Violation — 1332 Rimrock Dr, San Jose CA 95120-5611 BUILDING RETAINING WALLS AND MOVING DIRT IN GEOLOGIC HAZARD ZONE OPEN
2025-08-27 Violation — 461 Mccamish Ct, San Jose CA 95123-4939 COMPLETE REMODELING, NO PERMITS, NEW ROOF, NEW WINDOWS, NEW KITCHEN, AND NEW BAT… OPEN
2025-08-27 Violation — 1734 Davis St, San Jose CA 95126-1515 2025 ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP 1355952 TIER 2 (25% 1 OF 4) OPEN
2025-08-27 Violation — 2055 Cunningham Ave, San Jose CA 95122-1716 Possible overcrowding, addition in the back yard OPEN
2025-08-27 Violation — 2952 Neet Ave, San Jose CA 95128-4017 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP#1354370 TIER 2 (25% 1 OF 4) OPEN
2025-08-26 Violation — 1124 Delna Manor Ln, San Jose CA 95128-3417 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, TIER 3, UNITS: 2 OUT OF 4 (*BP) OPEN
2025-08-26 Violation — 3232 Finch Dr, San Jose CA 95117-3512 IN ADU THEY ARE DOING ELECTRICAL AND STURCTURAL WORK W/O PERMITS 9/5/25 CP ADDED… OPEN
2025-08-26 Violation — 758 Warring Dr 3, San Jose CA 95123-2844 UNIT 3 CAR SHOP REPAIR IN THE GARAGE OPEN
2025-08-26 Violation — 2128 Hillstone Dr, San Jose CA 95138-2413 PROPERTY FENCE OVER 7FT TALL, WEDDING VENUE OUT OF PROPERTY OPEN
2025-08-25 Violation — 892 Delmas Ave, San Jose CA 95125-1564 NEW ROP #2144824 Building needs inspection and PO/PM need introduction to MH Pro… OPEN
2025-08-25 Violation — 1313 University Ave, San Jose CA 95126-1638 Construction no permits on file OPEN
2025-08-25 Violation — 3695 Pearl Ave, San Jose CA 95136-1525 New TRL Quip Stop Mart #550040, New business purchased from previous owner. OPEN
2025-08-25 Violation — 698 S 8th St, San Jose CA 95112-3863 #3 ROACH INFESTATION OPEN
2025-08-25 Violation — 1915 W San Carlos St, San Jose CA 95128-1839 COOKING AND SELLING OF BBQ MADE OUTSIDE OF LA PLAZA MARKET OPEN
2025-08-25 Violation — 914 N 15th St, San Jose CA 95112-1537 ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY IN BACKYARD STRUCTURE OPEN
2025-08-25 Violation — 1150 Mclaughlin Ave, San Jose CA 95122-3108 Unit # 227 and grounds beneath the unit. Ashes and cigarette butts. Added: 9/16/… OPEN
2025-08-25 Violation — 2994 Van Sansul Ave, San Jose CA 95128-3313 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION TIER III ROP 1355397 (50% 9 OF 17) OPEN
2025-08-25 Violation — 698 S 8th St, San Jose CA 95112-3863 #2 ROACH INFESTATION OPEN
2025-08-22 Violation — 2270 Denair Ave, San Jose CA 95122-3016 BUILT A UNIT WITH NO PERMITS AND INSTALLED A FENCE OVER 10 FT, PPL ARE LIVING IN… OPEN
2025-08-22 Violation — 5205 Prospect Rd, San Jose CA 95129-5111 LATE NIGHT DELIVERIES FROM TRADER JOE'S & SPROUTS OPEN
2025-08-21 Violation — 5318 Garwood Dr, San Jose CA 95118-3030 RUNNING A PAINTING BUSINESS WITH MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES OPEN
2025-08-21 Violation — 1454 Nesbit Ct, San Jose CA 95120-3848 GAZEBO BUILT RIGHT NEXT TO NEIGHBOR FENCE AND ADDED A BACKYARD KITCHEN WITH GAS … OPEN
2025-08-21 Violation — 1600 Saratoga Ave, San Jose CA 95129-5101 WESTGATE SHOPPING CENTER BEING CLEANED AND DOING LANDSCAPING INCLUDING USING LEA… OPEN
2025-08-21 Violation — 1505 Nicora Ave, San Jose CA 95133-1642 OPERATING RECYCLE/TRANSFER CENTER WITHOUT A SUP OPEN
2025-08-20 Violation — 4481 Norwich Way, San Jose CA 95130-2052 BACK YARD FILLED WITH WOOD AND OVERGROWN VEGETATION TALLER THAN THE FENCE UPDATE… OPEN
2025-08-20 Violation — 284 Oakland Ave, San Jose CA 95116-3035 Possible overcrowding multiple tenants living in the property, trash all over th… OPEN
2025-08-20 Violation — 4127 Yerba Buena Ave, San Jose CA 95121-1046 RESIDENTIAL - VACANT VBMP BILLING PERIOD: 2/1/26-10/31/26 LAST INSPECTION: 4/15/… OPEN
2025-08-20 Violation — 439 S 5th St, San Jose CA 95112-5626 overflow spillage from 439 5th street out of the building --- OPEN
2025-08-20 Violation — 459 Sebasian Way, San Jose CA 95111-2427 INOP RUST TRUCK FULL OF TRASH ON THE SIDE OF THE PROPERTY. CABINETS, FURNITURE, … OPEN
2025-08-19 Violation — 1320 Foxdale Lp 2, San Jose CA 951221014 2025 CDBG Project Hope Enhance ROP: 1355085 TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-08-19 Violation — 972 Elm St, San Jose CA 95126-1203 UNSECURE VACANT HOUSE - HOMELESS BREAKING INTO VACANT HOUSE, OVERGROWN VEGETATIO… OPEN
2025-08-19 Violation — 850 Calhoun St, San Jose CA 95116-2226 Signs put up on private property & public street indicating private property. **… OPEN
2025-08-19 Violation — 1320 Foxdale Lp 2, San Jose CA 951221014 2025 MH ROUTINE ROP 1355085; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-08-19 Violation — 1248 Elvira Ct, San Jose CA 95122-1609 Large pile of items dumped in front of the property by a contractor, allegedly u… OPEN
2025-08-18 Violation — 1519 Amesbury Way, San Jose CA 95127-4604 TURNING GARAGE INTO ADU UNIT AND BACKYARD ADDITIONAL ROOM ADD ON OPEN
2025-08-18 Violation — 1331 S King Rd, San Jose CA 95122-2149 8 ROOMS WITHIN HOME, LIVING IN UNPERMITTED GARAGE OPEN
2025-08-18 Violation — 3827 Nash Ct, San Jose CA 95111-1572 OLD WHITE CAR PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY, WINDOWS ARE BROKEN AND A WOMAN LIVES IN TH… OPEN
2025-08-18 Violation — 1850 Comstock Ln, San Jose CA 95124-1706 BUILDING AN ADDITION ON THE SOUTHWEST PART OF THE REAR YARD W/O PERMITS OPEN
2025-08-18 Violation — 4190 Leigh Ave, San Jose CA 95124-3611 POURED CONCRETE OVER THE ENTIRE FRONT YARD AFTER CUTTING DOWN TWO MATURE TREES OPEN
2025-08-18 Violation — 1451 Curci Dr, San Jose CA 95126-3925 2025 MH ROUTINE ROP 1357834; TIER III. 38 Units. OPEN
2025-08-18 Violation — 2508 Calma Ct, San Jose CA 95128-4509 NEW WNDOWS, NEW KITCHEN WITH NEW PLUMBING LOCATIONS, NEW REARRANGED BATHROOMS, N… OPEN
2025-08-15 Violation — 2985 Via Del Sol, San Jose CA 95132-1659 Built ADU in the backyard no permits on file possible marijuana green house OPEN
2025-08-15 Violation — 1725 San Tomas Aquino Rd, San Jose CA 95130-1454 PORSCHE PARKED ON AN UNPAVED SURFACE (SEE PREVIOUS CASE HISTORY) OPEN
2025-08-15 Violation — 585 E Empire St, San Jose CA 95112-3312 THE ENTIRE BACKYARD AND SIDE YARD IS MADE UP OF SHEDS AND PPL ARE LIVING IN THEM… OPEN
2025-08-15 Violation — 656 S 7th St, San Jose CA 95112-3828 single family residence is being as a 4 unit apartments OPEN
2025-08-14 Violation — 1290 Oakland Rd, San Jose CA 95112-1300 BUILT 13TH APARTMENT UNIT/BUILDING WITHOUT PLANNING/BUILDING PERMITS AND REMOVED… OPEN
2025-08-14 Violation — 395 Sunpark Ln, San Jose CA 95136-2147 UNHOSTED AIR B NB CONSTANTLY RENTED OUT OPEN
2025-08-14 Violation — 698 S 8th St, San Jose CA 95112-3863 UNIT #7 - COCKROACH INFESTATION, RP AWARE OPEN
2025-08-14 Violation — 560 Hobie Ln, San Jose CA 95127-3531 BEDROOM BUILT WITHOUT PERMITS WITH BATHROOM AND SHOWER IS DRAINING INTO THE BACK… OPEN
2025-08-13 Violation — 1177 Whitehall Ave, San Jose CA 95128-0000 STRUCTRAL CHANGES TO INT OF HOME W/O PERMITS 8/20/25 CP #2 ADDED SAME ISSUE 9/8/… OPEN
2025-08-13 Violation — 2742 Rainfield Dr, San Jose CA 95133-1929 BUILT A BIG DARK TENT THAT COVERS THE DRIVEWAY, CONVERTED GARAGE INTO ROOM 8/19… OPEN
2025-08-13 Violation — 2153 Blossom Valley Dr, San Jose CA 95124-6053 TRAILER IS BEING UTILIZED AS LIVING SPACE WITH STAISR BUILT AND PPL LIVING INSID… OPEN
2025-08-13 Violation — 490 N 8th St, San Jose CA 95112-3375 LARGE ADDITION AT THE REAR OF THE HOME, NO PERMIT OPEN
2025-08-13 Violation — 403 El Cajon Dr, San Jose CA 95111-3509 OPERATING A CAR WINDOW TINT BUSINESS OUT OF THE HOME AND SELLING VEHICLES IN THE… OPEN
2025-08-12 Violation — 1115 Greenbriar Ave, San Jose CA 95128-4008 Operating business out of the home, employees walking on the property, parking e… OPEN
2025-08-12 Violation — 207 Coy Dr 3, San Jose CA 95123-1729 Apt #3 A slab leak OPEN
2025-08-12 Violation — 1048 S White Rd, San Jose CA 95127-3812 Selling Cannabis and tobacco products without permits OPEN
2025-08-12 Violation — 500 Coleman Ave, San Jose CA 95110-2008 TRASH AND DEBRIS AND HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS INSIDE THE GATES OF VACANT BUILDING OPEN
2025-08-12 Violation — 2527 Glen Kew Ct, San Jose CA 95148-4131 OLD JUNK VEHICLE, INOP PARKED ON PROPERTY OPEN
2025-08-12 Violation — 975 Foxchase Dr, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358718 ( Tier 3 Service Level 50% 12 units)24 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-12 Violation — 2808 Via Carmen, San Jose CA 95124-1442 Refacing the entire front facade of the building Full replacement of windows Ins… OPEN
2025-08-11 Violation — 1334 Crucero Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2739 DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH VEHICLE PARTS IN THE PARKING LOT STALL #46 OPEN
2025-08-11 Violation — 5334 Avenida Almendros, San Jose CA 95123-1404 empty pool in backyard that is collecting water attracting mosquitos, roof is ca… OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 15 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. FUSE SERVICE INC. Ruslan… 📞 🔥 40 permits/30d Active 111 (111) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
2. SUNRUN INC samantha Aguilar 📞 🔥 36 permits/30d Active 105 (105) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
3. TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS Nina… 🔥 29 permits/30d Active 99 (99) Solar - Verifying…
4. REHOBOTH CONSTRUCTION GROUP BARNABAS CHOI 📞 🔥 62 permits/30d Active 98 (98) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
5. QMERIT ELECTRIFICATION LLC MATT… 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 96 (96) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
6. ON-TIME AC & HEATING SCOTT MAMOLA 🔥 36 permits/30d Active 95 (95) HVAC - Verifying…
7. IRBIS HVAC Vadim Vechkanov 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 78 (78) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
8. MIKE COUNSIL PLUMBING LLC Mike… 📞 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 52 (52) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
9. SV PLUMBING, INC Michael Corr 📞 2 permits/30d Active 48 (48) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
10. FAST WATER HEATER Fast Permits 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - Verifying…
11. JIREH INC 📞 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 38 (38) Roofing $20,258 🔒 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… 📞 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 33 (33) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
15. ATKINSON CLIMATROLLERS INC Derek… 📞 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 31 (31) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
16. CENTER STATE CONSTRUCTION INC 4 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
17. RANDO AAA HVAC INC MONIQUE… 📞 8 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
18. SUNRUN INC 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC $75,731 🔒 Reveal
19. THERMA TECH INC Mr Henry Elia 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
20. MAYO,JAMES JAMES MAYO 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC - Verifying…
21. ROBERT MOOMAU Robert Moomau 7 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC - Verifying…
22. AIR SHARKS LLC Khaled Alsaka 📞 9 permits/30d Active 25 (25) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
23. HARRIS, BRYAN Lorin Harris 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 23 (23) HVAC - Verifying…
24. REGAL SOLAR ELECTRIC INC. Xavier… 📞 6 permits/30d Active 22 (22) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
25. A PLUS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC Adam Pham 6 permits/30d Active 22 (22) HVAC - Verifying…

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Permit Types in San Jose
HVAC
3,696 71.9%
Roofing
592 11.5%
Solar
492 9.6%
Interior Renovation
207 4.0%
General Construction
87 1.7%
Electrical
48 0.9%
Addition
11 0.2%
New Construction
8 0.2%
Demolition
3 0.1%
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 5144+ 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.

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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, TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS Nina…, REHOBOTH CONSTRUCTION GROUP BARNABAS CHOI and QMERIT ELECTRIFICATION LLC MATT…. PermitGrab tracks 2,639 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 1,872 new building permits alongside 4,420 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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5673 DRYSDALE DR CAN*** — County assessor
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in San Jose?

PermitGrab currently tracks 5144 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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San Jose permit & owner data, by use case

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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
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every San Jose permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in San Jose mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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