Building Safety

Important Notice

Fiscal Year 2025 to 2026 User and Regulatory Fee Schedule (PDF)

The 2025-26 User and Regulatory Fee Schedule containing a complete list of all building permit fees will be effective Feb 16, 2026.

New Funding Available for the ADU Incentive Program! 

The City of Milpitas has allocated additional funds to cover your ADU permit fees. See if you qualify for a $0 permit fee to save an average of $5,000 on your ADU or JADU project today. Learn More & Apply.

Go Electric, Milpitas!

Milpitas residents can now receive exclusive add-on rebates for Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH), Heat Pump Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HP HVAC), Electrical Panel Upgrades, and Induction Cooktop/Range through the "Go Electric, Milpitas!" program. These funds come in addition to existing Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) rebates, potentially reaching up to:

• $2,850 for HPWH
• $4,500 for HP HVAC
• $1,250 for Electrical Panel Upgrades
• $1,000 for Induction Cooktop/Range

For more information about the Go Electric, Milpitas program, visit the Permit Center at City Hall every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. You can also reach out to goelectric@milpitas.gov. Learn more at milpitas.gov/1199/Electrification-Corner. 

Fee Schedule

The Fiscal Year 2024 to 2025 Building Fee Schedule (PDF) became effective July 1, 2024, effective through Feb 15, 2026.

California Building Codes

2025 California Building Codes became effective January 1, 2026. 

Residential Incentive Program

Residential Building Incentive Program became effective August 21, 2019. The City had developed a discount program to promote health, safety, and welfare in the community. These are 50% discounts for all residential customers seeking building permits to replace water heaters, furnaces, and air conditioning units, and to install solar photovoltaic or thermal systems. For more information, see the 2024-2025 Residential Building Incentive Program Flyer (PDF). Information is available in the following languages as well:

• Chinese (PDF)
• Spanish (PDF)
• Vietnamese (PDF)

For all inquiries related to Office of Building and Safety, such as permits, inspections, plan checks and design guidelines, please call 408-586-3240. Please see Building Safety Counter Service Hours.

Learn more about the City of Milpitas Permit Center and Inspection Services (PDF).

Permit Reports for December 2025

• 61 Commercial Permits Issued
• 63 Commercial Permits Finaled
• 118 Residential Permits Issued
• 109 Residential Permits Finaled
• 2 EV Charging Stations Issued
• 24 Solar Permits Issued
• 63 Online Permits Issued

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