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San Jose building & ADU permits

Recent permit activity, updated continuously.

591

Permits tracked

13

ADU permits

30

Distinct ZIP codes

Jun 9, 2026

Newest permit

Recent permits

A sample of the freshest permits in this jurisdiction — ZIP and city only (no street addresses).

ZIPPermit typeADU typeValuationApplied
95118Residential$0Jun 2, 2026
95136Residential$58,590Jun 2, 2026
95008Residential$0Jun 2, 2026
95136Other$0Jun 2, 2026
95117Residential$0Jun 2, 2026
95118Other$0Jun 2, 2026
95112Residential$12,048Jun 2, 2026
95124Residential$2,739Jun 2, 2026
95148Residential$0Jun 2, 2026
95127Residential$31,954Jun 2, 2026
95117Other$0Jun 2, 2026
95111Residential$0Jun 2, 2026
95117Residential$0Jun 2, 2026
95133Other$0Jun 2, 2026
95127Residential$0Jun 2, 2026
95110Residential$0Jun 2, 2026
95110Residential$0Jun 2, 2026
95132Residential$0Jun 2, 2026
95121Commercial$34,440Jun 2, 2026
95125Residential$14,350Jun 2, 2026

Top ZIP codes by recent activity

95124589512549951234595120419511228

ADU types in the recent set

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Housing lawCalifornia

California mandates ministerial (by-right) approval of accessory dwelling units statewide, with a 60-day decision deadline and one ADU plus one junior ADU allowed on most single-family lots; owner-occupancy is generally not required.

SB 9 allows by-right duplexes and urban lot splits on single-family lots, and newer transit-oriented upzoning (SB 79) phases in from 2026.

ADU ministerial approval (Gov. Code Ch. 13)SB 9 (urban lot splits)SB 10 / SB 79 (transit upzoning)

Data source

Sourced from City of San Jose open data (CSV). CC0 — public domain.

Nearby citiesCalifornia

San Jose permit data — FAQ

Where does Igni get San Jose permit data?

San Jose permit data is sourced directly from City of San Jose open data (CSV) — an official government open-data feed (CC0 — public domain). Igni normalizes it and classifies ADU activity.

How fresh is San Jose permit data?

Igni refreshes San Jose permits continuously from the source feed, typically within about a day of filing. Headline counts reflect all permits Igni has tracked for this jurisdiction; the table shows the most recent activity.

Does San Jose allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs)?

California mandates ministerial (by-right) approval of accessory dwelling units statewide, with a 60-day decision deadline and one ADU plus one junior ADU allowed on most single-family lots; owner-occupancy is generally not required.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Headline counts reflect all permits Igni has tracked for this jurisdiction; the table shows recent activity. Housing law changes — verify current statutes before relying on this.