This search displays permit history beginning in 1987. Previous permit history is on microfiche available in Building Services. 

Parcels can be renumbered due to parcel splits, etc.  Permit history is recorded on the parcel number active at the time of issuance so the current parcel number you are researching may not include all the permit history on the property.  Generally, if there is a "dwelling" permit in your current research, there will be no earlier permits.

You can visit the Assessor's web page to help find your parcel number. If a parcel number begins with zeros, they will be necessary for the search.