**Attention**

Effective March 4th 2013 The Building Division Inspection inquires will be available on a walk-in basis Mon-Fri from 9:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-3:00pm

          
Permit Center 

• Building inspection general inquiries: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 
• Over the counter permits: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Building plan submittals: By appointment only
  Phone: (408) 535-3555 
  In order to properly facilitate the application submittal process within the allotted one hour time frame, it is imperative that all appointments start no later than ten minutes after their respective start times. All appointments exceeding this limit will be asked to reschedule their appointment. 
• Express plan review: By appointment only
  Phone: (408) 535-3555 
  Express appointment information 
• Special programs: By appointment only 
  Special Tenant Improvement Program (ITI/STI)
  Email

Mission
The mission of the Building Division is to oversee private construction for the purpose of protecting the safety of San José's citizens and facilitating the City's economic development objectives. This is accomplished through implementation of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, zoning, engineering, energy, and accessibility codes and laws for construction of residential, commercial, and industrial developments.