San Jose — Building Division
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.sanjoseca.gov
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Official city building permit guidance and application resources.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Official building inspection information. Confirm the request method, permit details and inspection timing with the department.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Fees
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Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] San Jose — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of San Jose · Official page text containing: Building Division
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
rt a New Project or Use Tree Removal Permits Wireless Facility Projects Data Center and other Large Energy-Use Projects Building Division-San Jose Pop-Up Permits Address Assignment Adopted Building Codes Best Prepared Designer Program Bulletins & Forms Directives Building Permit Fees Building Permit Services Disability Access Improvement Grant Program Inspections Permit Activity Reports Small Business Coach Service Online Permits Soft Story Retrofit Code Enforcement+Code Enforcement Process A
- [2] San Jose — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of San Jose · Official page text containing: Building Division
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
rt a New Project or Use Tree Removal Permits Wireless Facility Projects Data Center and other Large Energy-Use Projects Building Division-San Jose Pop-Up Permits Address Assignment Adopted Building Codes Best Prepared Designer Program Bulletins & Forms Directives Building Permit Fees Building Permit Services Disability Access Improvement Grant Program Inspections Permit Activity Reports Small Business Coach Service Online Permits Soft Story Retrofit Code Enforcement+Code Enforcement Process A
- [3] San Jose — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of San Jose · Official page text containing: Building Division
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
rt a New Project or Use Tree Removal Permits Wireless Facility Projects Data Center and other Large Energy-Use Projects Building Division-San Jose Pop-Up Permits Address Assignment Adopted Building Codes Best Prepared Designer Program Bulletins & Forms Directives Building Permit Fees Building Permit Services Disability Access Improvement Grant Program Inspections Permit Activity Reports Small Business Coach Service Online Permits Soft Story Retrofit Code Enforcement+Code Enforcement Process A
- [4] San Jose — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of San Jose · Official page text containing: Apply for Building Permit
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
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- [5] San Jose — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of San Jose · Official page text containing: Inspections
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Bulletins & Forms Directives Building Permit Fees Building Permit Services Disability Access Improvement Grant Program Inspections Permit Activity Reports Small Business Coach Service Online Permits Soft Story Retrofit Code Enforcement+Code Enforcement Process Abandoned Shopping Carts Appeals Hearing Board Request Service & Check Status Forms & Handouts Local Enforcement Agency Legalizing Construction Multiple Housing Inspection Program Off-Sale Alcohol Program Tobacco Retail License U
- [6] San Jose — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of San Jose · Official page text containing: 408-535-3555
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
PBCE Newsletter Contact Building Division 200 E. Santa Clara St. - Tower, 2nd Floor San José, CA 95113 Questions? Call 408-535-3555 or email: BuildingPermits@sanjoseca.gov SURVEY Tell us how we did Your Government » Departments & Offices » Planning, Building & Code Enforcement Building Division Building Permit Services Handouts and Forms SJPermits.org Welcome to the Building Division. We work to ensure the safety of buildings on private property as we apply the state of California's cur
- [7] San Jose — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of San Jose · Official page text containing: 200 E. Santa Clara St. - Tower, 2nd Floor San José, CA 95113
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Development Services Permit Center Customer Service Charter Awards Org Charts PBCE Newsletter Contact Building Division 200 E. Santa Clara St. - Tower, 2nd Floor San José, CA 95113 Questions? Call 408-535-3555 or email: BuildingPermits@sanjoseca.gov SURVEY Tell us how we did Your Government » Departments & Offices » Planning, Building & Code Enforcement Building Division Building Permit Services Handouts and Forms SJPermits.org Welcome to the Building Division. We work to ensure the safety of buildings on private property as we apply