Department of Planning and Development
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections. Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.
Source checked October 14, 2026[11]plandev.santaclaracounty.gov
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
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Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Official building inspection information. Confirm the request method, permit details and inspection timing with the department.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit — valuation $1–$5,000 | $821.89flat base fee | Applies to project valuation $1–$5,000. A 3% information technology fee applies. Plan review and other applicable charges are separate.[2]Effective July 18, 2026 |
| Building permit — additional valuation $5,001–$25,000 | $30.82per additional $1,000 or fraction | For the $5,001–$25,000 valuation tier, in addition to the first $5,000 base fee. A 3% information technology fee applies.[3]Effective July 18, 2026 |
| In-ground residential pool — plan check | $1890.00per pool | For single- and two-family residential in-ground swimming pools. This is the plan check fee; inspection and other charges are separate.[4]Effective July 18, 2026 |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked4 source pages · 16 citations
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- [1] Santa Clara County — building (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Forms/document link: Forms
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Forms
- [2] Building Fee Schedule (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Page 1 — FY 2026–2027 Building Fee Schedule: Building permit — valuation $1–$5,000
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$1 - $5,000 Flat Yes $821.89 $821.89
- [3] Building Fee Schedule (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Page 1 — FY 2026–2027 Building Fee Schedule: Building permit — additional valuation $5,001–$25,000
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$5,001 - $25,000 First $5,000 Flat Yes $821.89 $821.89 Each Additional $1,000 or Fraction Thereof Per $1,000 Yes $30.82 $30.82
- [4] Building Fee Schedule (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Page 1 — FY 2026–2027 Building Fee Schedule: In-ground residential pool — plan check
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RESIDENTIAL (SINGLE AND TWO-FAMILY) SWIMMING POOLS In Ground Plan Check Each No $1,890.00 $1,890.00
- [5] Santa Clara County — building-fees (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Published document link: Building Fee Schedule
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Building Fee Schedule
- [6] Santa Clara County — building-fees (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Published document link: Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Worksheet
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Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Worksheet
- [7] Santa Clara County — building-fees (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Published document link: Code Enforcement Fee Schedule
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Code Enforcement Fee Schedule
- [8] Santa Clara County — building (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Contact information — phone
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address: If this is an emergency, call 911. Department of Planning and Development (408) 299-5700 About Us About Us Staff contacts Information Information How do I... FAQs Forms Upcoming meeting
- [9] Santa Clara County — building (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Contact information — address
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., and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Office Location 70 W. Hedding St., East Wing, 7th Floor San José, CA 95110 View on Google Maps County Services Departments and Agencies Board Agendas, Minutes, and Webcasts Volunteer Opportunities Careers Contact Us
- [10] Santa Clara County — building (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Contact information — hours
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nistrative Planning Development Office Hours Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays: Building services only – Limited (Active Permits) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. Learn more about limited services on Fridays Staff Representatives from O
- [11] Santa Clara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Official page text containing: Department of Planning and Development
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Skip to main content County Services Departments About the County County Services Departments About the County Department of Planning and Development How Do I... Apply for a permit Apply for a permit Building Permits Fire Permits Grading Permits Minor Permits Planning Permits Residential SolarAPP+ Permits Schedule an Appointment Report a Violation Research a Property Review Permitting Resources Revise a Permit Schedule an Inspection View Fee Schedule Services Administrative services Administrative servic
- [12] Santa Clara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Official page text containing: Department of Planning and Development
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Skip to main content County Services Departments About the County County Services Departments About the County Department of Planning and Development How Do I... Apply for a permit Apply for a permit Building Permits Fire Permits Grading Permits Minor Permits Planning Permits Residential SolarAPP+ Permits Schedule an Appointment Report a Violation Research a Property Review Permitting Resources Revise a Permit Schedule an Inspection View Fee Schedule Services Administrative services Administrative servic
- [13] Santa Clara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Official page text containing: Department of Planning and Development
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Skip to main content County Services Departments About the County County Services Departments About the County Department of Planning and Development How Do I... Apply for a permit Apply for a permit Building Permits Fire Permits Grading Permits Minor Permits Planning Permits Residential SolarAPP+ Permits Schedule an Appointment Report a Violation Research a Property Review Permitting Resources Revise a Permit Schedule an Inspection View Fee Schedule Services Administrative services Administrative servic
- [14] Santa Clara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Official page text containing: Permit Center
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n Inspection View Fee Schedule Services Administrative services Administrative services Geographic Information Services Permit Center Public Record Request Planning services Planning services Apply for a Planning Application California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Policies and Guidelines Projects Permit Center Sign Up for Future Updates Development Services Development Services Building Code Enforcement Fire Marshal's Office Land Development Engineering Office of the County Surveyor C
- [15] Santa Clara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Official page text containing: building inspection
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with current code in order to maintain a safe community standard. This is accomplished with professional plan checking, building inspection and investigation of substandard structures. Contacts Inspection Team North/Central County: Joe Takacs, Senior Building Inspector (Joe.Takacs@pln.sccgov.org) South/East County: Warren Krause, Senior Building Inspector (Warren.Krause@pln.sccgov.org) Plan Check Team General ProjectsBehrooz Ghorbani, Senior Plan Check Engineer (Behrooz.Ghorbani@pln.sccgov.org)
- [16] Santa Clara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Santa Clara County · Official page text containing: Building Forms
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Development Services Building AB 2533: Legalization of ADU Program Apply for a Building Permit Apply for a Minor Permit Building Forms Demolition of an existing structure Photovoltaic or solar permits and guidelines Pre-Approved ADU Program Renewable Energy Permits Schedule an inspection Code Enforcement Fire Marshal's Office Land Development Engineering Office of the County Surveyor The Building Section in the Development Services Division ensures that buildings are compliant with current