San Jose Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,144 indexed permits · 2,591 active contractors · 4,420 code violations · San Jose, California.

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5,144
Indexed Permits
2,591
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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2025-08-11 Violation 4761 Park Douglas Pl, San Jose CA 95136-2513 DEAD TREE IN BACKYARD OPEN
2025-08-11 Violation 270 S 20th St, San Jose CA MH ROUTINE: 1356947 / Tier III / 3 Units OPEN
2025-08-11 Violation 620 S 3rd St, San Jose CA 95112-5770 100% paved in front of the property. OPEN
2025-08-11 Violation 1925 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose CA 95127-0000 Unauthorized sales of cannabis and flavored tobacco. OPEN
2025-08-11 Violation 73 Sierra Grande Ct, San Jose CA 95116-2616 PPL LIVING IN RV ON SIDE OF THE HOUSE OPEN
2025-08-08 Violation 4578 Meadowhurst Ct, San Jose CA 95136-2716 GARAGE CONVERTED INTO A LIVING SPACE INCLUDING A BATHROOM OPEN
2025-08-08 Violation 1720 Cherryhills Ln, San Jose CA 95125-4503 UNPERMITTED ROOM ADDITION WITH ELECTRICAL OPEN
2025-08-08 Violation 5180 Discovery Ave, San Jose CA 95111-2811 NEW 9 FOOT HIGH FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD AND KNOCKING OUT OUTSIDE OF THE GARAGE W… OPEN
2025-08-08 Violation 15236 Dickens Ave, Union CA 95124-5409 Wood fence separate from orignal fence was constructed along property line over … OPEN
2025-08-08 Violation 826 S 3rd St, San Jose CA 95112-5838 Unit #5 Rat and roach infestation, mold in the bathroom OPEN
2025-08-08 Violation 1799 Hamilton Ave 102, San Jose CA 95125-5433 REMOVED 1/3 OF THE 50 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES IN VIOLATION OF SUP SP22-008 AND D… OPEN
2025-08-08 Violation 1721 Old Bayshore Hy, San Jose CA 95112-4307 REMODELING BUILDING W/O PERMITS INCLUDING PLUMBING, REWIRING, AND INSTALLING A/V OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 3087 Franela Dr, San Jose CA 95124-2408 Interior remodeling and conversion to the garage No permits on file OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 3735 Rosemar Ave, San Jose CA 95127 Unpermitted Grading and retaining wall work in a Geo Hazard zone without permit.… OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 474 Madison Dr, San Jose CA 95123-4961 PLUMBING ISSUES WATER BACK UP IN THE KITCHEN OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 924 Delbert Way, San Jose CA 95126-4016 2025 MH Routine Insp; ROP 1353413; Tier 3 OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 467 S Buena Vista Ave C, San Jose CA 95126-3214 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP# 1376068 (4 UNITS)2 OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 26 S 19th St, San Jose CA 95116-2203 1355206 / Tier III / 26 S. 19th Street / Total 8 Units OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 912 Delbert Way, San Jose CA 95126-4012 (PMT ONLY) 2025 MH Routine Insp; ROP 1355541; Tier 3 OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 2368 Portal Way, San Jose CA 95148-1615 Illegal construction OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 919 Delbert Way, San Jose CA 95126-4071 2025 MH Routine Insp; ROP 1355543; Tier 3 OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 2518 Aragon Way, San Jose CA 95125-5806 *** BOAT PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY** SEE CASE HISTORY** OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 429 S 9th St, San Jose CA 95112-3774 1355305 / Tier III / 429 S. 9th Street / Total 26 Units OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 467 S Buena Vista Ave A, San Jose CA 95126-3214 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP #1376064 (4 UNITS)2 OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 467 S Buena Vista Ave B, San Jose CA 95126-3214 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP # 1376064 (4 UNITS)2 OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 907 Delbert Way, San Jose CA 95126-4011 2025 MH Routine Insp; ROP 1355540; Tier 3 OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 265 S 11th St, San Jose CA 95112-2107 1353758 / Tier III / 265 S. 11th Street / Total 4 Units OPEN
2025-08-07 Violation 918 Delbert Way, San Jose CA 95126-4015 2025 MH Routine Insp; ROP 1355139; Tier 3 OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 3633 Copperfield Dr, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358633 ( Tier 3 Service Level 50% 18 units) 36 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 2435 Rinconada Dr, San Jose CA 95125-2851 UNIT #7 - BED BUGS, RP AWARE OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 3625 Copperfield Dr, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358631 ( Tier 3 Service Level 50% 6 units) 12TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 308 Ribbonwood Ave, San Jose CA 95123-0000 AFTER MOLD REMEDIATION, THE WALLS HAVE LEFT OPEN. 8/6/25: CP ADDED: UPSTAIRS BAT… OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 3637 Copperfield Dr, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358634 ( Tier 3 Service Level 50% 18 units) 36 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 3649 Copperfield Dr, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358637 ( Tier 3 Service Level 50% 12 units) 24 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 1616 Park Ave, San Jose CA 95126-2142 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER II - ROP 1353767 OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 755 S 3rd St, San Jose CA 95112-5832 TURNING A BACK GARAGE INTO LIVING SPACE, MAKING BASEMENT INTO LIVING AREA OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 1035 Park Ave, San Jose CA 95126-3026 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER II - ROP 1355382 Service Level 25% 1 units) 4 … OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 3645 Copperfield Dr, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358636 ( Tier 3 Service Level 50% 12 units) 24 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 3609 Copperfield Dr, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358627 ( Tier 3 Service Level 50% 6 units) 12 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-06 Violation 3621 Copperfield Dr, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358630 ( Tier 3 Service Level 50% 6 units) 12 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1390 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose CA 95131-0000 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER 1 - ROP#1568608 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1316 Oak Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, ROP #1568278, TIER 1 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 415 S Buena Vista Ave 4, San Jose CA 95126-3268 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP# 1359424 (4 UNITS) 2 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1304 Aspen Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, ROP #1568256, TIER 1 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 415 S Buena Vista Ave 1, San Jose CA 95126-3268 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP# 1354813 (4 UNITS) 2 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1388 Alder Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #1568737 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 425 S Willard Ave 4, San Jose CA 95126-3334 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP# 1368715 (4 UNITS)2 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 523 Page St, San Jose Unified CA 95126-3322 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP # 1378632 (10 UNITS)5 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1371 Pine Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER 1 - ROP 1568710 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 415 S Buena Vista Ave 6, San Jose CA 95126-3268 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP# 1359426 (3 UNITS)2 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 3440 Chapala Dr, San Jose CA 95148-1704 OPERATING CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS OUT OF HOME, STORE VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT & EMPLOYEE… OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 534 Capitol Village Cir, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358837 ( Tier 3 Service Level 25 % 3 units) 12 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1782 Maple Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1568561 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1389 Pine Lake Ct, San Jose CA 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #1568707 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1383 Alder Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #1568723 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 415 S Buena Vista Ave 5, San Jose CA 95126-3268 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP # 1359425 (4 UNITS)2 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1322 Aspen Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, ROP #1568261, TIER I OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1365 Alder Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 2025 MH ROUTINE INSEPCTION. TIER I - ROP #1568731 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1298 Oak Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1568272 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1307 Redwood Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER 1- ROP #1568582 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1366 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose CA 95131-0000 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER 1 - ROP #1568604 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1201 Elm Lake Ct, San Jose CA MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1570033 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1299 Oak Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1568285 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1305 Aspen Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1568266 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1354 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1568593 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1388 Pine Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP #1568719 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 3613 Copperfield Dr, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# ( Tier 3 Service Level % 18 units) 36 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 2066 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose CA 95128-2756 2025 MH ROUTINE TIER 3 ROP # 1354994 (20 UNITS)10 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1469 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1568454 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1336 Redwood Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER 1 - ROP #1568793 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 502 Capitol Village Cir, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358836 ( Tier 2 Service Level 25% 4 units) 16 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1331 Redwood Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1568577 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1713 Cedar Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, ROP #1568102, TIER I OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1086 N 11th St, San Jose CA 95112-2927 Illegal Dumping MISC. Items Truck CA Plate 6D59452 Date of Incident: 05/19/2025 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1712 Cedar Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, ROP #1568017, TIER I OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1336 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, ROP #1568155, TIER I OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1200 Elm Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1570038 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1778 Magnolia Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1568489 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 0 S 24th St, San Jose CA 95116-2301 Illegal Dumping- 2004 Chevy Silverado PU LIC # 7S73938 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1787 Maple Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL1 ROP#1568549 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 4585 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Jose CA 95136-1639 RENTING OUT POOL FOR PUBLIC USE ON THE SITE SWIMPLY OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1403 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 156857 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1241 Elm Lake Ct, San Jose CA 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP 1570020 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1460 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose CA 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - TIER I - ROP 1570017 OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 370 Capitol Village Cir, San Jose CA MH Routine ROP# 1358831 ( Tier 3 Service Level 50% units) TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1317 Lakeshore Cir, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, ROP #1568221, TIER I OPEN
2025-08-05 Violation 1767 Magnolia Lake Ct, San Jose CA 95131-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 SERVICE LEVEL 1 ROP# 1568493 OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 1927 Rosebud Ct, San Jose CA 95128-3609 OVERGROWN WEEDS IN FRONT YARD OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 2245 Lanai Ave P, San Jose CA 95122 MH TIER III. ROP 1357427 OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 510 N 15th St, San Jose CA 95112-1727 Palm tree has overgrown branches are blocking the sidewaslk, trash and recycling… OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 2245 Lanai Ave Q, San Jose CA 95122 MH RI TIER III. ROP 1357428 OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 2245 Lanai Ave D, San Jose CA 95122 MH RI TIER III. ROP 1357418 OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 2245 Lanai Ave G, San Jose CA 95122 MH RI TIER III. ROP 1357421 OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 2245 Lanai Ave C, San Jose CA 95122 MH RI TIER III. ROP 1357417 OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 2245 Lanai Ave A, San Jose CA 95122 MH RI TIER III. ROP 1353036. BUILDING "A" IN CES, #15 (In AMANDA7) contains Uni… OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 2245 Lanai Ave L, San Jose CA 95122 MH RI TIER III. ROP 1357425 OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 508 S 11th St, San Jose CA 95112-2310 1355255 / Tier III / 508 S. 11th Street / Total Units: 20 OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 2245 Lanai Ave H, San Jose CA 95122 MH RI TIER III. 1357422 OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 1219 Shoreland Dr, San Jose CA 95122-3036 ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY UNPERMITTED CONVERSION OF GARAGE AND BUILDING A BACKYARD SHED… OPEN
2025-08-04 Violation 2245 Lanai Ave E, San Jose CA 95122 MH RI TIER III. 1357419 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… 📞 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 109 (109) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
2. SUNRUN INC samantha Aguilar 📞 🔥 34 permits/30d Active 103 (103) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
3. QMERIT ELECTRIFICATION LLC MATT… 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 96 (96) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
4. TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS Nina… 🔥 29 permits/30d Active 95 (95) Solar - Verifying…
5. ON-TIME AC & HEATING SCOTT MAMOLA 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 90 (90) HVAC - Verifying…
6. REHOBOTH CONSTRUCTION GROUP BARNABAS CHOI 📞 🔥 51 permits/30d Active 87 (87) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
7. IRBIS HVAC Vadim Vechkanov 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 76 (76) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
8. MIKE COUNSIL PLUMBING LLC Mike… 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 52 (52) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
9. SV PLUMBING, INC Michael Corr 📞 1 permits/30d Active 47 (47) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
10. FAST WATER HEATER Fast Permits 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 44 (44) 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… 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 32 (32) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
15. ATKINSON CLIMATROLLERS INC Derek… 📞 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 31 (31) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
16. RANDO AAA HVAC INC MONIQUE… 📞 9 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
17. CENTER STATE CONSTRUCTION INC 4 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
18. SUNRUN INC 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 28 (28) HVAC $75,731 🔒 Reveal
19. MAYO,JAMES JAMES MAYO 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC - Verifying…
20. THERMA TECH INC Mr Henry Elia 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
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 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 23 (23) HVAC - Verifying…
24. MASTER CRAFT ROOFING Joseph… 📞 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 22 (22) Roofing $20,943 🔒 Reveal
25. WARNER, SEAN KEVIN COWAN 5 permits/30d Active 21 (21) HVAC $3,952 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 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.

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, QMERIT ELECTRIFICATION LLC MATT…, TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS Nina… and ON-TIME AC & HEATING SCOTT MAMOLA. PermitGrab tracks 2,591 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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Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose Building Permits

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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.

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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
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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