San Jose Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,039 indexed permits · 2,591 active contractors · 4,420 code violations · San Jose, California.

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2,591
Active Contractors
4,420
Code Violations
1,735
Property Owners
621
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2025-06-23 Violation 1783 Lancaster Dr, San Jose CA 95124-3043 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION -ROP# 1356851 14 UNITS TIER 2 (25% 4 OF 14) OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 2328 Orlando Dr, San Jose CA 95122-1213 3 STRUCTURES, ONE SHED WITH TENANTS, ONE IS IN CONSTRUCTION, VEHICLES PARKED ON … OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 1796 Bradford Way, San Jose CA 95124-3043 2025 MH ROTUINE INSPECTION - ROP #1356844 - 14 UNITS - TIER 2 OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 1799 Lancaster Dr, San Jose CA 95124-3043 2025 MH ROTUINE INSPECTION - ROP #1356847 - 14 UNITS - TIER 2 25%(4 OF 14) OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 2118 Canoas Garden Ave W, San Jose CA 95125-2106 UNIT W 261 ROACH INFESTATION AND MOLD IN THE UNIT OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 1792 Bradford Way, San Jose CA 95124-3043 2025 MH ROTUINE INSPECTION - ROP #1356845 - 14 UNITS - TIER 2 OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 1788 Bradford Way, San Jose CA 95124-3043 2025 MH ROTUINE INSPECTION - ROP #1356846 - 14 UNITS - TIER 2 OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 5760 Preston Dr, San Jose CA 95124-6523 2025 MH ROTUINE INSPECTION - ROP #1358059 - 4 UNITS - TIER 3 ( 2 units ) OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 1787 Lancaster Dr, San Jose CA 95124-3043 2025 MH ROTUINE INSPECTION - ROP #1356850 - 14 UNITS - TIER 2 (X4) OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 1795 Lancaster Dr, San Jose CA 95124-3043 2025 MH ROTUINE INSPECTION - ROP #1356848 - 14 UNITS - TIER 2 (X4) OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 1733 Ross Cir, San Jose CA 95124-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 ROP#1356558 Tier III units 4 OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 1725 Ross Cir, San Jose CA 95124 2025 MH ROTUINE INSPECTION - ROP #1356553 - 4 UNITS - TIER 3 OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 2250 Shamrock Dr, San Jose CA 95124-0000 MH ROUTINE 2025 ROP#1359117 Tier III UNITS 4 OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 5440 Dellwood Way, San Jose CA 951182909 MH ROUTINE 2025 ROP#1356213 Tier III UNITS 4 OPEN
2025-06-23 Violation 2959 Fenwick Way, San Jose CA 95148-3408 ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY IN ROOMS BUILT IN GARAGE, ORANGE TACOMA PARKED ON LAWN OPEN
2025-06-20 Violation 1414 Tami Lee Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2884 USES BALCONY TO DRY CLOTHES HAS PORTABLE WINDOW AC OPEN
2025-06-20 Violation 2705 Glen Ferguson Cir, San Jose CA 95148-2558 LARGE ADDITION TO BACK OF HOUSE IN PROGRESS OPEN
2025-06-20 Violation 891 S 3rd St, San Jose CA 95112-5864 MAIL BOX WAS VANDALIZED OPEN
2025-06-20 Violation 421 E Santa Clara St, San Jose CA 95113-1914 Interior remodeling on the first floor no permits on file 12/16/2025 CP2 ADDED W… OPEN
2025-06-20 Violation 2601 Nuestra Castillo Ct 1, San Jose CA 95127-0000 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION, TIER 3, UNITS: 12 OUT OF 24 OPEN
2025-06-20 Violation 3564 Columbine Dr, San Jose CA 95127-4912 ADDITON IN THE BACKYARD, GARAGE CONVERSION, RV IN THE FRONT LAWN WITH PEOLPLE LI… OPEN
2025-06-20 Violation 1091 Roewill Dr, San Jose CA 95117-3237 2025 MH ROUTINE INSPECTION - ROP 1353224 TIER 3 (4 OF 8) OPEN
2025-06-18 Violation 1081 Vine St, San Jose CA 95110-3339 ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY IN GARAGE, BUILT A ROOM IN BACKYARD OPEN
2025-06-18 Violation 3371 Farthing Way, San Jose CA 95132-1907 BUILDING A ROOM IN BACK YARD NO PERMITS OPEN
2025-06-18 Violation 1902 Quebec Way, San Jose CA 95124-1336 Person living in the shed in the backyard,overgrown vegetation in the front. OPEN
2025-06-18 Violation 1933 Curtner Ave, San Jose CA 95124-1301 Running a junk Truck loading business out of the home. 8/8/25 CP #2 ADDED SAME I… OPEN
2025-06-18 Violation 1103 Waterton Ln, San Jose CA 95131-2780 Garage conversion no permits on file, trash throughout the property, pungent sme… OPEN
2025-06-17 Violation 4104 Monterey Rd, San Jose CA 95111-3626 HOMELESS ENCAPMENT, ALL CONSTRUCTION IN THE NIGHT CLUB DONE WITHOUT PERMITS, USE… OPEN
2025-06-17 Violation 1604 Mckee Rd, San Jose CA 95116-1233 NO TRL, Application for TRL RAT OIL INC OPEN
2025-06-17 Violation 1178 Mayette Ave, San Jose CA 95125-3627 Interior remodeling permits expire OPEN
2025-06-17 Violation 804 Farm Dr, San Jose CA 95136-1028 ROUTINE, MULTIPLE, TIER 3, 4/4 UNITS, 1354857, PM REQUESTED OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 1415 Foxdale Lp, San Jose CA 95122-0000 2025 MH ROUTINE ROP 2116468; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 1075 Tully Rd, San Jose CA 95122-4237 TRL #2067620 ANNUAL INSPECTION OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 605 S 2nd St, San Jose CA 95112-5711 VACANT LOT LAST INSPECTION: 4-09-26 BLIGHT CASE - VACANT LOT IN DTMR AREA WITH O… OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 1814 Bird Ave, San Jose CA 95125-1825 HOUSE POSSIBLY ABANDONED, OVERGROWN WEEDS IN THE FRONT AND BACKYARD ATTRACTING R… OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 1410 Leeward Dr, San Jose CA 95122-0000 2025 CDBG Project Hope Enhance ROP: 2116470; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 2577 S King Rd, San Jose CA 95122-1884 No TRL, New TRL Application 7-11 #14253D OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 1269 Mountain Quail Cir, San Jose CA 95120-4161 Grading on the front yard and have come close to the neighboring property no pe… OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 3282 S White Rd, San Jose CA TRL#1462632 ANNUAL INSPECTION OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 6750 Mt Pakron Dr, San Jose CA 95120-2038 LOUD NOISE COMING FROM A POOL PUMP OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 1415 Foxdale Lp, San Jose CA 95122-0000 2025 CDBG Project Hope Enhance ROP: 2116468; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-06-16 Violation 782 N 15th St, San Jose CA 95112-3022 BACKYARD FILLED WITH BROKEN WOODEN STRUCTURES, COLLAPSED FENCING, INOP VEHICLES,… OPEN
2025-06-13 Violation 1129 Holly Oak Cir, San Jose CA 95120-0000 BATHROOM HAS REPAIRS NEEDS, THERE IS DRY ROT, UNREPAIRED WATER INTRUSION, HOLES … OPEN
2025-06-13 Violation 1180 Tully Rd, San Jose CA 95122-3050 NO TRL - 4K SMOKE SHOP INC DBA SMOKE SHOP BLVD OPEN
2025-06-13 Violation 1333 Saratoga Ave, San Jose CA 95129-4341 MH Routine ROP# 1353641 (Tier 3 Service Level 50 % 4units) 2 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-06-13 Violation 7215 Clarendon St, San Jose CA 95129-3525 MH Routine ROP#1357300 ( Tier 2 Service Level 25% 8 units) 2 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-06-13 Violation 2306 Almaden Rd, San Jose CA 95125-2100 SUITE 170 MT MIKES PIZZA HAS EXTENDED A WALL IN THE PARTY ROOM AND KITCHEN AREA,… OPEN
2025-06-13 Violation 1433 Hervey Ln, San Jose CA 95125-1847 THEY HAVE A 20 FT SHIPPING CONTAINER IN THE FRONT YARD OPEN
2025-06-13 Violation 510 Margaret St, San Jose CA 95112-2301 CARDBOARD, BLANKETS, AND OTHER GARBAGE IN THE F/Y & PORCH (SEE PREVIOUS CASE HIS… OPEN
2025-06-13 Violation 3560 Donald Ct, San Jose CA 95127-3507 REMOVING SIDING OF HOME AND REPLACING WINDOWS OPEN
2025-06-13 Violation 7211 Clarendon St, San Jose CA 95129-3525 MH Routine ROP#1357299 (Tier 2 Service Level 25% 8 units) 2 TOTAL UNITS OPEN
2025-06-13 Violation 4948 Sutcliff Ave, San Jose CA 95118-2343 BUILT A STRUCTURE IN BACK YARD AGAINST THE FENCE AND PUT UP CARDBOARD OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 2517 Tolworth Dr, San Jose CA 95128-0000 FULL RENOVATION WITHOUT PERMITS, NEW KITCHEN, BATHROOM, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HV… OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 3192 Landess Ave, San Jose CA 95132-1221 ROUTINE MULTIPLE, TIER II, 1/4 UNITS, 1356267 OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 3222 Landess Ave, San Jose CA 95132-1256 ROUTINE MULTIPLE, TIER II, 1/4 UNITS, 1356272 OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 1436 Carnelian Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2731 2025 MH ROUTINE ROP 1354141; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 914 Alba Ct, San Jose CA 95127-1101 THREE CITATIONS ISSUED FOR INOPS ON PROPERTY. REFERRED TO VA PROGRAM. OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 3210 Landess Ave, San Jose CA 95132-1254 ROUTINE, MULTIPLE, TIER II, 1/4 UNITS, 1356292 OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 60 Lester Ave, San Jose CA 95125-3148 60 LESTER AV MH ROUTINE ROP # 1353568 (Tier 2 – 1 Units) TOTAL 5 OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 1548 Alta Glen Dr, San Jose CA 95125-4415 1548 ALTA GLEN DR MH ROUTINE ROP # 1353562 (Tier 1 – 2 Units) TOTAL 14 OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 3131 Linkshead Ct, San Jose CA 95148-3609 CUT A TREE IN THE BACK YARD, LEFT TREE TRIMMINGS ON THE STREET. OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 1215 Greenmoor Dr, San Jose CA 95118-1830 ELECTRIC WIRED OUTDOOR LITES ATTACHED TO THE WOOD FENCE OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 1556 Alta Glen Dr, San Jose CA 95125-4418 1556 ALTA GLEN DR MH ROUTINE ROP # 1353558 (Tier 1 – 2 Units) TOTAL 14 OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 1584 Koch Ln, San Jose CA 95125-5046 BATHROOM REMODEL WITH PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CHANGES, REPIPING IN THE WHOLE HOU… OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 735 N 13th St, San Jose CA 95112-3015 Unpermitted food service facility & alcohol sales OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 361 N 5th St, San Jose CA 95112-5259 OBTAIN PLANNING APPROVAL AND A BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE DEMO/REMOVAL OF THE CARRI… OPEN
2025-06-12 Violation 1530 Alta Glen Ct, San Jose CA 95125-4449 1530 ALTA GLEN CT MH ROUTINE ROP # 1354469 (Tier 1 – 1 Units) TOTAL 6 OPEN
2025-06-11 Violation 1805 Keesling Ave, San Jose CA 95125-5333 CONSTRUCTION BEING DONE W/O PERMITS INCLUDING MOVING WALLS OPEN
2025-06-11 Violation 2591 S Bascom Ave, San Jose CA 95124-0000 TRL#1947678 ANNUAL INSPECTION OPEN
2025-06-11 Violation 3929 Thainwood Way, San Jose CA 95121-1460 UNPERMITTED CONSTRUCTION BEING DONE INCLUDING MOVING WALLS AND ELECTRICAL OPEN
2025-06-11 Violation 55 S King Rd, San Jose CA 95116-2524 Several large canopy structures in rear yard OPEN
2025-06-11 Violation 5837 Camden Ave D, San Jose CA 95124-6547 TRL #2042188 ANUUAL INSPECTION OPEN
2025-06-11 Violation 7110 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose CA TRL#1939610 ANNUAL INSPECTION OPEN
2025-06-11 Violation 2645 Senter Rd, San Jose CA 95111-1122 TRL#2073183 ANNUAL INSPECTION OPEN
2025-06-10 Violation 70 S 8th St, San Jose CA 95112-7406 2025 MH Routine Insp; ROP 1354155; Tier 1 OPEN
2025-06-10 Violation 68 S 8th St, San Jose CA 95112-3538 2025 MH Routine Insp; ROP 1355899; Tier 1 OPEN
2025-06-10 Violation 501 S 2nd St, San Jose CA 95112-5708 1868829 / Tier III / 501 S 2ND ST / Total Units: 3 OPEN
2025-06-10 Violation 422 S 10th St, San Jose CA 95112-7513 1357940 / Tier III / 422 S. 10th Street / Total Units: 6 OPEN
2025-06-10 Violation 829 S 3rd St, San Jose CA 95112-5837 EXTENSION CORD THROWN UP AND OVER AN ENTIRE BUILDING'S ROOF, HANGING INTO THE SE… OPEN
2025-06-10 Violation 3969 Wellington Sq, San Jose CA 95136-1462 IMPROPER PRUNNING DONE TO A PRIVATE TREE, TOPPED TO THE POINT OF DEATH OPEN
2025-06-10 Violation 380 E St James St, San Jose CA 95112-5407 BUILDING AN UNPERMITTED STRUCTURE POSSIBLY AN ADU IN THE BACKYARD OPEN
2025-06-10 Violation 1665 Rogers Ave, San Jose CA 95112-1126 WAREHOUSE IN HEAVY INSTRUSTRIAL AREA HAS ACTIVITY ON SUNDAY NIGHTS FROM 2AM-6AM … OPEN
2025-06-10 Violation 320 N 15th St, San Jose CA 95112-1840 ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY IN DRIVEWAY, DEBRIS AND CLUTTER IN DRIVEWAY CP1: Additional c… OPEN
2025-06-10 Violation 100 S 2nd St, San Jose CA 95113-2501 VB - DTMR - FORMER SAFEWAY VACANT IN DTMR, WINDOW FILMS ARE PEELING (STATE OF DI… OPEN
2025-06-09 Violation 450 Page St, San Jose Unified CA 95126-0000 MULTIPLE UNPERMITTED ROOMS/UNITS/SHEDS ON THE PROPERTY BEING USED AS LIVING SPAC… OPEN
2025-06-09 Violation 6376 Bollinger Rd, San Jose CA 95129-2959 BUILT AN ADDITION/REMODELED IN 2024 AND PERMIT WERE NOT FINALED (PERMITS EXPIRED… OPEN
2025-06-09 Violation 1497 Sierraville Ave, San Jose CA 95132-2329 ILLEGAL GARAGE CONVERSION AND TRASH ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PROPERTY OUTSIDE THE… OPEN
2025-06-09 Violation 1991 Lakewood Dr, San Jose CA 95132-1053 UPERMITTED SHED/ADU IN THE BACKYARD WITH ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY AND LACK OF LANDSCAPI… OPEN
2025-06-09 Violation 914 Mccreery Ave, San Jose CA 95116-3512 NO ELECTRICAL IN MOST OF THE HOUSE INCLUDING THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM, ELECTRICA… OPEN
2025-06-09 Violation 2829 Burdick Way, San Jose CA 95148-2903 UNPERMITTED GARAGE CONVERSION AND CONVERTED PATIO IN TO A ROOM W/O PROPER EGRESS… OPEN
2025-06-06 Violation 195 Bendorf Dr, San Jose CA 95111-2906 2025 CDBG PROJECT HOPE - ENHANCED, TIER 3, ROP# 1357359 OPEN
2025-06-06 Violation 665 N 6th St, San Jose CA 95112-3240 BLIGHT ONLY CASE BUT BUILDING IS VACANT - GRAFFITI AND OVERGROWN VEGETATION OBSE… OPEN
2025-06-06 Violation 1411 Carnelian Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2726 2025 MH ROUTINE ROP 1354153; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-06-06 Violation 3326 Denton Way, San Jose CA 95121-1334 BOXES, DEBRIS AND, OVERGROWN WEEDS IN THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY 6/23/25 CP ADDED… OPEN
2025-06-06 Violation 4068 Loganberry Dr, San Jose CA 95121-1131 BUILT A FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD THAT IS 7-8 FEET HIGH OPEN
2025-06-06 Violation 1411 Carnelian Dr, San Jose CA 95122-2726 2025 CDBG Project Hope Enhance ROP: 1354153; TIER III. 4 Units. OPEN
2025-06-05 Violation 3855 Kauai Dr, San Jose CA 95111-1540 UNPERMITTED RENOVATION DONE ON THE PROPERTY OPEN
2025-06-05 Violation 1482 Florida Ave, San Jose CA 95122-2261 2 Additions in the backyard no permits on file, vehicles parked on the lawn, ove… OPEN
2025-06-05 Violation 341 Vineyard Dr, San Jose CA 95119-1867 VEHICLE ABATEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. MULTIPLE INOP VEHICLES. REF CASE# 2019110… OPEN
2025-06-05 Violation 5733 Almaden Rd, San Jose CA 95118-3624 2025 CDBG PROJECT HOPE - ENHANCED, Tier 3, ROP# 1355051(4 units) 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 5039+ 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 1,767 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 5039 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
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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