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Building Permits in Sunnyvale, California

Access 76,845 building permits issued in Sunnyvale, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Sunnyvale open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

76,845
Total permits
5,251
Last 12 months
19
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.

Renovation
595
HVAC
592
Plumbing
490
Electrical
449
Roofing
407
Solar
372
Fire alarm
339
Interior remodel
274
Addition
138
Demolition
120

Permit data by trade in Sunnyvale

Drill into the most common permit categories in Sunnyvale.

Top contractors in Sunnyvale

Most active contractors by permit volume in Sunnyvale.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-09BLDG-2026-31681379 RAMON DRElectricalConvert an existing interior area into a new full bathroom. New non-bearing partit...
2026-08-09BLDG-2026-31661286 PRESCOTT AVHVACInstall 3-head ductless minisplit system
2026-08-09BLDG-2026-31671209 VAN DYCK DRHVACInstall new heat pump, replace furnace like for like in same location
2026-08-08ENG-2026-0711729 SANTA RITA STPlumbingencroachment work for parent permit BLDG-2025-1998: Installation of new property l...
2026-08-08FIR-2026-0381955 E ARQUES AVFire alarmDE-INSTALL FIRE SPRINKLER THAT DOES NOT MEET NFPA 13 SPACING STANDARDS
2026-08-07FIR-2026-0380250 W WASHINGTON AVFire alarmFIRE SPRINKLER - TI L1 @ Building 250 - Add and relocate 78 sprinklers for new con...
2026-08-07BLDG-2026-3158924 ALMADEN AVHVACREPLACE EXISTING FURNACE AND DUCTS
2026-08-07BLDG-2026-31611578 MEADOWLARK LNRoofingReRoof Comp to Comp
2026-08-07BLDG-2026-3160664 SAN MIGUEL AVOthergarage to jadu conversion
2026-08-07BLDG-2026-31551386 BEDFORD AVHVACREPLACE EXISTING HEAT PUMP AND AIR HANDLER

Access Sunnyvale permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Sunnyvale permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Sunnyvale, 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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