Santa Clara County Building Permits & Contractor Data

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Santa Clara County had 583 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 197 general construction, 97 plumbing and 78 hvac.

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Recent Building Permits in Santa Clara County

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Building Activity in Santa Clara County

2,135 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status
2026-01-22 Revision Address not available pool equipment location change
2026-01-22 Fire Permit Address not available NFPA 13D fire sprinkler design & install - 15645 El Gato Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95032…
2026-01-22 Construction Permit Address not available Repair, structural dry rot repair to damage at the exterior deck and wood trelli…
2026-01-22 Minor Permit Address not available Install property line clean out** Not to touch city lines*****Subject to field i…
2026-01-22 Construction Permit Address not available (N) 5,064sf SFR with 544sf attached garage and 433sf covered porch
2026-01-22 Construction Permit Address not available Partial abatement to VIO25-0552: EV charger. Spa in rear yard. Outdoor sink.
2026-01-21 Residential SolarApp+ Permit Address not available PV Solar with Energy Storage System with a photovoltaic facility rating of 21 KW…
2026-01-21 Survey Review Address not available Corner Record for the 2 west corners of Santa Clara County APN 288-05-045
2026-01-21 SolarApp+ Revision Address not available SolarApp+ Revision to DEV25-3258
2026-01-21 Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit) Address not available DEV25-3406- Using to upload plansOriginal plans from 1972 showing the home as 3 …
2026-01-21 Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit) Address not available Complete home remodel with all sub-trades, including new windows (single pane to…
2026-01-21 PV - Roof Mount Address not available (Adding to existing PV system) Installing 10 roof-mounted PV modules. 4.5kW DC. …
2026-01-21 Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit) Address not available DRAINAGE APPLICATION
2026-01-21 Construction Permit Address not available (N) 120sf detached garden shed#2(APN 029-34-008. Related to PLN23-144)
2026-01-21 Construction Permit Address not available (N) 120sf detached Garden Shed #1 (APN 029-34-008. Related to PLN23-144)
2026-01-21 Construction Permit Address not available Garden shed of 120sf. with electrical
2026-01-21 Construction Permit Address not available Garden shed of 120sf. with electrical
2026-01-21 Construction Permit Address not available Building permit application for the retaining walls.
2026-01-21 Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit) Address not available INSTALL PROPERTY LINE CLEAN OUT
2026-01-21 Construction Permit Address not available (N) 1,199sf ADU with attached 499sf JADU; 400sf attached garage(APN 029-34-008. …
2026-01-21 Construction Permit Address not available (N) 1,197 SF detached ADU with 35 SF front porch and 38 SF side porch.
2026-01-21 Minor Permit Address not available Reroof tear off to install new comp shingles
2026-01-21 Construction Permit Address not available (N) 7,579sf SFR with attached 417sf garage and another attached 900sf garage; 1,…
2026-01-21 Development Permit Request (Building, Grading, and Drainage Permit) Address not available Manufactured storage unit on wheels Need building permit for mobile home on prop…
2026-01-21 Minor Permit Address not available Service Panel upgrade to 200 amps
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No contractor lead data available for Santa Clara County. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Santa Clara County — 2,135 permits by category
Construction Activity in Santa Clara County

New building permits in Santa Clara County, 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 Santa Clara County Building Permits

Santa Clara County, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2135+ Santa Clara County building permits with data updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Santa Clara County 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 Santa Clara County.

How Contractors Use Santa Clara County Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Santa Clara County 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 Santa Clara County 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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Santa Clara County electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Clara County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Santa Clara County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 2135 building permits in Santa Clara County, California. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Santa Clara County permit data?

Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. Santa Clara County is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

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