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Building Permits in San Carlos, California

Access 23,690 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.

23,690
Total permits
2,262
Last 12 months
183
Last 30 days
-19%
vs same period prior year
Jul 21, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Roofing
306
Electrical
265
HVAC
262
Solar
253
Interior remodel
187
Plumbing
178
Renovation
130
Fire alarm
117
Addition
115
EV charger
62

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
2026-07-21MEP2026-0042983 HILLTOPPlumbingTrenchless sewer line replacement for upper lateral from cleanout located at found...
2026-07-21MEP2026-004272369 HOWARDSolar9 KW PV SYSTEM (20 MODS+INVERTER) & ESS+ BATTERY EXPANSION+ MSP UPGRADE
2026-07-21BLDR2026-00515111 WILSHIRERoofingReroof
2026-07-21MEP2026-004281724 ELIZABETHElectricalRun wiring for 50 amp circuit to outbuilding
2026-07-21MEP2026-004262369 HOWARDSolar20 ELNSM54M-HC-N-450 solar modules
2026-07-21BLDR2026-00514AdditionVOID NEEDS PLANNING APPROVAL New 579 Sq.Ft. Addition and Remodel per plans
2026-07-21BLDR2026-005131300 HOWARDHVAC1.Demolish and remove the entire existing one-story structure and associated site ...
2026-07-21BLDR2026-00512PlumbingVOID WRONG PERMIT TYPE water re-pipe (lateral/risers)
2026-07-21BLDR2026-005112108 HOWARDHVAC1. REMOVE EXISTING KITCHEN, CREATE NEW KITCHEN - LIKE FOR LIKE
2026-07-20BLDR2026-00510967 MC CUEInterior remodelkitchen remodel like for like, no structural changes

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 July 21, 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. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

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

The median time from permit filing to issuance in San Carlos, California is 2 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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