Department of Planning and Development
Santa Clara County building permit services. Confirm which county or city agency handles your property before applying.
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.
Source & saved evidence
Santa Clara County · Santa Clara — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Official page text containing: Department of Planning and Development
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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.
Source & saved evidence
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
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- Phone
- (408) 299-5700
- Address
- 70 W. Hedding St., East Wing, 7th Floor San José, CA 95110
- 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.
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