Access 53,202 building permits issued in San Carlos, California through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through October 9, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in San Carlos.
The most active contractors by permit volume in San Carlos, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for San Carlos.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in San Carlos, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one San Carlos address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.
The 10 most recent permits issued in San Carlos, California. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | MEP2026-00647 | 18 HILLTOP DR | HVAC | 1 Remove the existing furnace/AC system. Install a new Carrier 37MUHAQ48AA3 air ha... |
| 2026-10-09 | MEP2026-00648 | 1950 EATON AVE | Solar | (Adding to existing PV system) Installing 1 ESS battery. 13.5kWh total. |
| 2026-10-09 | BLDR2026-00724 | 125 BEVERLY DR | HVAC | 1. Expand bathroom into bedroom moving non bearing walls. 2. Move toilet and vanit... |
| 2026-10-08 | MEP2026-00646 | 7 DICKENS CT | Solar | 11.7 KW PV SYSTEM ( 26 MODS+ INVERTER) (6) LE-DC-UNIT ESS |
| 2026-10-08 | MEP2026-00643 | 81 CLUB DR | Plumbing | Rerouting 2in secondary line and upgrading to 3in line. 27 linear ft. |
| 2026-10-08 | BLDR2026-00721 | 1341 WALNUT ST | Roofing | Tear off one asphalt shingle roof to solid sheathing. Install asphalt shingles ove... |
| 2026-10-08 | BLDR2026-00715 | 933 HALL ST | Roofing | Take off existing, remove plywood as needed, install lifetime composition shingles... |
| 2026-10-08 | BLDR2026-00605 | 205 HIGHLAND AVE | Renovation | Replace an (E) 2nd floor cantilever deck of 190SF with a (N) deck of 115 SF includ... |
| 2026-10-08 | BLDR2026-00718 | 244 CLUB DR | Roofing | HOUSE AND GARAGE: t/o EXISTING COMP ROOF. INSTALL 30# FELT UNDERLAYMENT AND INSTAL... |
| 2026-10-08 | MEP2026-00638 | 2056 BRITTAN AVE | Plumbing | 40-gallon traditional gas water heater c/o in garage. |
Query San Carlos, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search San Carlos permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=San%20Carlos&state=CA&issued_after=2026-09-23"
The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.
| Record set | Source | Permits | Data through | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits | EnerGov permit portal | 53,202 | 2026-10-09 | Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped. |
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We ingest San Carlos's official permit records directly from the jurisdiction's own permit portal and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.
The newest permit we hold for San Carlos, California is dated October 9, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.
Yes — search San Carlos permits free in the browser, no signup needed. The API needs a free key (100 requests per day, no credit card).
Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Webhooks (Developer plan and up) push new permits after each nightly ingest.
The median time from permit filing to issuance in San Carlos, California is 3 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.
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