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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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
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Remove existing roof and install new composition shingle roof.
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Whole home electrical re-wire, approx 856sqft
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available 40-gallon water heater installation with code upgrades, same location, like for …
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 7794)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Minor remodel to include: Re-Roof Comp, Fireplace and Chimney removal, Replace w…
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 7833)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 7839)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8088)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 7832)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8079)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Removed two piers. Changed screwjack total to 13 screwjacks and 2 existing block…
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Traditional 50 Gallons Gas Water Heater Changeout Inside Garage
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Seeking a “Permit to Complete” for our expired permit to resume our remaining in…
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available DEFERRED SUBMITTAL - TEMP POWER PLAN FOR DEV25-2087, STANFORD ERI PROJECT PKG 7
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available New Outdoor Cooking Area
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8080)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 7837)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available DEFERRED SUBMITTAL - TEMP POWER PLAN FOR DEV25-1638, STANFORD ERI PROJECT PKG 6
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Lots 1 & 2 609-M-3
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 7835)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available REMOVE/REPLACE 40-GAL GAS WATER HEATER IN THE GARAGE. LIKE FOR LIKE SAME LOCATIO…
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 8075)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available Corner Record Submittal (CSJ CR 7829)
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available PV Solar with Energy Storage System with a photovoltaic facility rating of 8.36 …
2026-04-21 Permit Address not available SU Rains B208 BFP
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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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