Construction activity · updated November 5, 2026

Santa Clara construction activity: the last 30 days

Building permits issued or filed in the City of San José from October 6, 2026 to November 5, 2026, from public permit records. Totals only.

2,365building permits
877jobs a sub could pitch for ($5,000+, not trade-only)
$354Mtotal listed job value
$34,540typical job (median)
58new buildings
35jobs of $1 million or more
0owner-builder jobs (they hire subs directly)

Trades these jobs need most

  • Electrical389
  • Plumbing277
  • Roofing256
  • HVAC199
  • Drywall193
  • Solar192
  • Painting192
  • Flooring145

Estimated from each permit's description and scope, so one job can need several trades.

Kinds of work

  • Remodels and repairs685
  • Tenant improvements87
  • New buildings58
  • Additions47

Jobs per week

  • Week of November 187
  • Week of October 25197
  • Week of October 18210
  • Week of October 11214
  • Week of October 4169

Source: City of San José open data. Counts and values are as the city lists them on the permits; a permit doesn't always mean the work goes ahead. HatBench doesn't vouch for any job or contractor. See terms.

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