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Pre-Approved ADU Program

The County of Santa Clara has created the Pre-Approved ADU Program to increase affordable housing opportunities and reduce permitting time and costs for the unincorporated Santa Clara County. Find out more about this exciting program.

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Housing Element Update 2023-2031

The Housing Element is a component of the County General Plan that primarily addresses housing matters for the unincorporated Santa Clara County. The County is updating the Housing Element.

Read more about the County's 2023-2031 Housing Element Update
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Safety Element Update

The County of Santa Clara is preparing an update to its General Plan Safety Element. This update will help the County create a safer community for residents, businesses, and visitors.

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Featured Services

Check jurisdiction or zoning

Department of Planning and Development

Use address or APN to check a parcel's location and jurisdiction, Zoning, General Plan designation, and other data of interest.

Access Public Permit Portal

Department of Planning and Development

Submit permit applications online. Check Planning or Development Permit status.

Apply for a Planning or Development Permit

Department of Planning and Development

Find Planning or Development (building/grading) permit application information.

Report a code violation

Department of Planning and Development

Report a code violation and learn more about the County's Code Enforcement Program here.

Schedule an inspection

Department of Planning and Development

Schedule a building, grading, or fire clearance inspection.

Review zoning ordinance and development guidelines

Department of Planning and Development

Find out what you can build on your property. Review zoning ordinance, development guidelines, and property profile.

View current planning projects

Department of Planning and Development

Check out a list of projects in the unincorporated area of Santa Clara County.

File a public record request

Department of Planning and Development

Request public records from the Department of Planning and Development

Upcoming Meetings

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Upcoming Events

Planning Commission

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Planning Commission Meeting (Nov 20, 2025)

6:00PM - 8:00PM
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