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Department of Planning and Development
Santa Clara County building permit services. Confirm which county or city agency handles your property before applying.
Santa Clara County planning-application instructions (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Official Department of Planning and Development referral to applying for a planning application. Choose the actual project and jurisdiction; requirements, fees and the full local process have not been reviewed in this supplement.
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Santa Clara County planning-application instructions
Planning Permits
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot aeffe91dcb1fee03
- 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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