Kitchen Remodeling in Milpitas, CA
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Express Plan Review for Simpler Projects
Milpitas offers over-the-counter Express Plan Review for single-story additions and remodels of 600 sq ft or less on the ground floor. Projects on hillside lots, in flood zones, needing Planning entitlements or changing structural systems are excluded. A kitchen remodel that keeps the structure intact can often use this path. For larger work, the City also offers expedited review with an assigned Project Coordinator.
Kitchen Projects
Kitchen Permit Steps
- Planning approval-to-proceed document.
- Submittal in the Building Online Permitting System, or Express Plan Review at the counter.
- Plan review by Building Safety, with a Fire Department life-safety review where applicable.
- Inspections and final.
455 E. Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035 · (408) 586-3000
Building Safety (408) 586-3240 · Planning (408) 586-3279 · Engineering (408) 586-3329 · Fire Prevention (408) 586-3365
Building counter weekdays 8 to noon and 1 to 5, with limited service Thursdays before 10 a.m.; last counter plan submittal at 4 p.m. Applications go through the City’s Building Online Permitting System.
Inspections can be booked online 24/7 or at (408) 586-2797. Windows are 7:30 a.m. to noon and noon to 3 p.m.; there are no inspections on Thursdays until after 9 a.m.
Electrical and Energy
- Dedicated appliance circuits with GFCI and AFCI protection; panel upgrades for induction or EV charging.
- Title 24 lighting rules.
- Milpitas approved all-electric requirements for new construction in 2023; existing-home kitchen remodels follow current code, which we confirm with Building Safety for your scope.
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Milpitas Kitchen Remodeling FAQ
Can I get a kitchen permit over the counter in Milpitas?
Remodels of 600 sq ft or less on the ground floor without structural changes may qualify for Express Plan Review.
Is expedited review available?
Yes. Milpitas offers expedited review with an assigned Project Coordinator.
Who reviews kitchen permits?
The Office of Building Safety, with Fire Department life-safety review where applicable.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Construction usually runs a couple of months.