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Building Permits in San Carlos, California

Access 23,700 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.

23,700
Total permits
2,258
Last 12 months
187
Last 30 days
-22%
vs same period prior year
Jul 22, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Roofing
302
Electrical
264
HVAC
264
Solar
257
Interior remodel
187
Plumbing
178
Renovation
129
Fire alarm
117
Addition
115
EV charger
63

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
2026-07-22BLDR2026-005191533 MORSEInterior remodelRemodel two (2) existing bathrooms
2026-07-22BLDR2026-00517711 PARKHVACMOSTLY INTERIOR REMODEL CONVERTING (E) 1,394 SF 3 BEDROOM/ 1 BATH HOME INTO A 3 BE...
2026-07-22MEP2026-00432553 PROSPECT STSolarINSTALL 3.29KW (7) PV; (7) MICROINVERTER; (1) IQ COMBINER
2026-07-22MEP2026-00431555 PROSPECT STSolarINSTALL 3.29KW (7) PV; (7) MICROINVERTERS; (1) IQ COMBINER
2026-07-22BLDR2026-00518953 LUPINOtherFire Door
2026-07-22MEP2026-0043529 KIRKWOODHVACNew ductless heat pump installation on the ground (installation of two wall-mounte...
2026-07-22BLDR2026-00515111 WILSHIRERoofingReroof
2026-07-22MEP2026-00434549 PROSPECTSolarINSTALL 3.29KW (7) PV; (7) MICROINVERTER; (1) IQ COMBINER
2026-07-22MEP2026-004281724 ELIZABETHElectricalRun wiring for 50 amp circuit to outbuilding
2026-07-22MEP2026-00433551 PROSPECT STSolarINSTALL 3.29KW (7)PV; (7) MICROINVERTER; (1) IQ COMBINER

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 22, 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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