Building Inspection
Online permit center
We are accepting applications for Development Permits (Building and Grading). Learn how to make digital submittals.
Requesting Building Inspections
Information on scheduling and preparing for Building Inspection
For Building Department inquiries and questions, call (408) 299-5700
The Office of Building Inspection ensures that buildings are compliant with current code in order to maintain a safe community standard. This is accomplished with professional plan checking, building inspection and investigation of substandard structures.
Inspection Information:
South County
Warren Krause
Senior Building Inspector
North/Central/East County
Rick Gomes
Senior Building Inspector
Principal Inspector
For Plan Check Information:
General
Behrooz Ghorbani
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Supriya Sargunaraj
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Special Projects
Brad Vedula
Principal Development Services Engineer
RESOURCES
- Building Permits
- Demolition Permit
- Pool Demolition Application and inspection guidelines
- Fee Information
- Green Building
- Habitat Plan Application Checklist and Habitat Plan Coverage Screening Form
- Over-The-Counter Plan Check (suspended due to Covid-19 Pandemic)
- Elevation Certificate Update! 2015 EC Form is now available on FEMA's website. Please read the following carefully:
- The form is not a fillable PDF version, but one that CAN be downloaded and used.
- FEMA has not released a date for when the new form MUST be used by.
- To be perfectly clear, for CRS purposes, you may use EITHER the old or the new form until we hear otherwise from FEMA.
- Applications for Extensions
- Application for recognition as a third-party field evaluation body (FEB)
- Application form for Alternative Materials, Designs, or Methods
- Affidavit for Smoke and CO Alarm Installation
- Building Setback Certification Form
- Owner-Builder Notice
- Special Inspection and Testing Schedule (short form)
- Statement of Special Inspection (Long Form)
- Apply for a Development Permit or Planning Application
Apply for a Development (Building & Grading) Permit or a Planning (Land Use) Application. - Develop or Improve a Property
Rules and guidelines for developing or improving a property. - Make a Virtual Appointment or Inquiry
Make an appointment for virtual consultation with a planner or development engineer. - Report a Possible Violation
How to report a possible violation in the Unincorporated area of Santa Clara County. - Research Ordinance and Plans
Information regarding ordinances, plans, and policies that may impact a property. - Research a Property
Zoning & other information about a parcel. - Schedule an Inspection
Schedule an Inspection via the Mobile Inspection App, online, or by phone. - Search for an active Development (Building & Grading) Permit
Search for a permit application submitted to Development Services. - Search for an active Planning (Land Use) Permit
Search for a permit application submitted to the Planning Department. - Appeal a Decision
Appeal a decision made by a committee, commission, or findings by staff.