New Home Construction in Milpitas, CA
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New Single-Family Homes in Milpitas
A new single-family home in Milpitas needs a Minor Site Development Permit, decided by the Zoning Administrator. In the Hillside district, about four square miles of hills to the east, new homes need a Site Development Permit from the City Council, and an Urban Growth Boundary limits eastern hillside development until 2038. Before submitting, the City recommends feasibility conversations with Engineering, Planning, Fire and Utilities.
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Milpitas Design Standards for New Homes
- No blank wall longer than 20 feet.
- A covered or recessed entry of at least 14 sq ft.
- Second-story windows within 5 feet of a side line or 15 feet of a rear line need a 5-foot sill or obscured glass.
- No plywood or corrugated or sheet-metal siding.
- Class A or B roofing in the Hillside district, and the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code where it applies.
- Automatic fire sprinklers in all new homes.
- All-electric requirements approved for new construction in 2023; we confirm the current requirement with Building Safety.
Utilities and Permits
Milpitas runs its own water system, buying wholesale from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Valley Water in separate zones, and its own sewer collection, treated at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
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.
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Milpitas New Home Construction FAQ
What permit does a new home need in Milpitas?
A Minor Site Development Permit decided by the Zoning Administrator, or a City Council Site Development Permit in the Hillside district.
What design standards apply?
No blank walls over 20 feet, a 14 sq ft covered entry, second-story window privacy rules and siding restrictions.
Can I build in the eastern hills?
Development there is limited by the Hillside district and an Urban Growth Boundary in place until 2038.
Who provides water?
The City of Milpitas, supplied by SFPUC and Valley Water depending on zone.