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Building Permits in San Carlos, California

Access 52,976 building permits issued in San Carlos, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official San Carlos open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

52,976
Total permits
2,060
Last 12 months
11
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
Aug 9, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Roofing
271
HVAC
252
Electrical
240
Solar
232
Interior remodel
195
Renovation
169
Plumbing
160
Addition
108
Fire alarm
105
EV charger
55

Permit data by trade in San Carlos

Drill into the most common permit categories in San Carlos.

Top contractors in San Carlos

Most active contractors by permit volume in San Carlos.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in San Carlos, California. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-09MEP2026-0047535 HILLTOP DRHVACReplacement of old Gas Furnace and AC with one new Heat Pump HVAC system. Air Hand...
2026-08-07BLDR2026-005661515 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGASRenovationReplace 3 retrofit windows
2026-08-07BLDR2026-005641180 ROSEWOODDemolition(E) One Story Internal walls change & adding new 2 car garage and demo and add...
2026-08-07MEP2026-00472656 CEDAR STHVACHeat pump HVAC installation on the rooftop (existing
2026-08-07MEP2026-004662804 SUSIE LNHVACFurnace Replacement with the heat pump. Without Ductwork replacement.
2026-08-07MEP2026-004711893 CARMELITA DRElectricaltemporary power pole for construction of new single family home
2026-08-07MEP2026-00474919 TAMARACKElectricalInstall 1 220V 30-amp circuit, install (1) 110V 20-amp circuit & (1) GFCI outl...
2026-08-07BLDR2026-00565146 PALM AVEInterior remodelBATH REMODEL, REMOVAL OF NON-STRUCTURAL WALLS AND CONVERT A CLOSET INTO A LAUNDRY ...
2026-08-07MEP2026-0046927 BUTTERCUP LNHVACFURNACE AND AC REPLACEMENT 80% AFUE 88K BTU IN GARAGE 11 EER 3 TON IN BACKYARD
2026-08-07MEP2026-00473146 PALM AVEElectricalUpdate electrical service to 200-amps, overhead; Install (1) 100-amp sub-panel on ...

Access San Carlos permit data via API

Query San Carlos, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all San Carlos permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=San%20Carlos&state=CA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get San Carlos permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official San Carlos open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the San Carlos data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for San Carlos, California was issued on August 9, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access San Carlos permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter San Carlos permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export San Carlos permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a San Carlos building permit take to issue?

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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