Find a service by task

Apply for a building permit

Permits, inspections and planning information.

Before you start

Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

2 guides with reviewed service links · Santa Clara

Choose a county on the map

Highlighted counties have a reviewed service guide matching this selection. An agency may serve only a city or part of a county.

California58 counties

County directory Reviewed service guides available

Map for browsing; agency service areas may differ.

Map source

U.S. Census boundaries via U.S. Atlas · 2017 edition, simplified for display.

County government · Santa Clara

Department of Planning and Development

Building & Safety

County building permit informationOfficial instructions

Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Santa Clara County · Santa Clara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Department of Planning and Development

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

Saved evidence: aeffe91dcb1fee03 · Agent source review

Permit CenterOfficial instructions

Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Santa Clara County · Santa Clara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Permit Center

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

Saved evidence: aeffe91dcb1fee03 · Agent source review

Full guide, contact details & sources →

City government · Santa Clara

San Jose — Building Division

City of San Jose building permit services. Confirm the requirements for your project with the city.

City building permit informationOfficial instructions

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of San Jose · San Jose — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building Division

rt a New Project or Use Tree Removal Permits Wireless Facility Projects Data Center and other Large Energy-Use Projects Building Division-San Jose Pop-Up Permits Address Assignment Adopted Building Codes Best Prepared Designer Program Bulletins & Forms Directives Building Permit Fees Building Permit Services Disability Access Improvement Grant Program Inspections Permit Activity Reports Small Business Coach Service Online Permits Soft Story Retrofit Code Enforcement+Code Enforcement Process A

Saved evidence: 94290779666ba9b1 · Agent source review

Apply for Building PermitOfficial instructions

Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of San Jose · San Jose — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Apply for Building Permit

ness Police Fire Volunteering Library Free Public Wi-Fi BusinessesCheck Zoning Find Land Use Info Apply for Sign Permit Apply for Building Permit Register Business or Rental Pay Business Tax Help for Small Business Why Locate Here Move Business to San Jose Become a Preferred Vendor Do Business with the City Apply for City Grants Jobs Your GovernmentMayor City Council City Manager City Attorney City Auditor City Clerk Independent Police Auditor Departments & OfficesAdmin, Policy, and Intergovernmental

Saved evidence: 94290779666ba9b1 · Agent source review

Full guide, contact details & sources →