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Development Services Permit Center
San José City Hall
200 E. Santa Clara St., 1st Floor
San José, CA 95113
Take the bus or park under City Hall Tower. Validation available.
Call us
☎ 408-535-3555
Phone Hours: M-F, 7am-4pm
Speak with a Planner - Hours:
M: 10:30am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
Tu-F: 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
Visit us
Come to the Permit Center round counter or take a ticket to be called to a counter. Hours:
M-Tu-Th-F:
8am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
W: 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
No tickets after 3pm
Email us
Submit a Help Ticket to Building, Planning, or Fire — the right staff will respond to your questions.
PWGeneralinfo@sanjoseca.gov for grading, flood zones, geologic hazards, or the public right of way.
Development Services Permit Center
Here you can connect to permit services for Building, Planning, Fire, and Public Works.
Welcome to the Permit Center at City Hall.
Permit Center Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 5 p.m.Service tickets are not issued from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and after 3 p.m.
Take the bus or park under the City Hall Tower; parking validation is available.
- Development Services Partners. Building, Planning, Fire and Public Works offer a range of permits:
- Building Permits
- Planning Permits
- Fire Prevention Permits
- Public Works Permits
- These departments also offer Online Permits that can be downloaded or started from your home or office.
- Inspection Scheduling: Schedule an inspection at www.SJPermits.org.
- Contact Us. See the Contact sidebar for ways to reach us.
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News & Announcements
Begin your building permit journey at the new Start Your Project
We want your permit journey to be as easy as possible. Now you can click a button that matches your project to find clear instructions for when your project requires a building permit, how design considerations affect your permit pathway, how to apply, and tips for a successful inspection. Discover the button that matches your project at Start Your Project!
Proposed New Fees and Proposed Changes to Existing Fees Related to Development Projects: Public Meetings
As part of the budget process, the City Council will hold a series of Study Sessions and Council Meetings, May 6 to 11, 2026 to discuss and receive public comments on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, including the proposed new fees and proposed changes to existing fees related to development projects. The City Council will have two public hearings on May 12 beginning at 1:30p.m. and June 8 beginning at 6 p.m. at which the public can provide comments on both the proposed budget and changes to existing fees related to development projects.
For more information, see the public hearing notice.
New Building Codes
It happens every three years: Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the 2025 State Building Codes have replaced the 2022 codes. Find the codes at Building Standards Commission.
Pop-Up Permits: San José Building Permits Close to Home
Video: Multifamily Modular Construction-Tips for a Successful Project
Reduced construction time and costs are driving greater interest in construction with premanufactured modules. Join Marty Keller, a local developer, in this video as he speaks with permitting officials on the key considerations of a successful multifamily modular project. See video.
Quick links
- Check Contractor's license
- Get Property Info
- Request a Refund (email the completed form to DevelopmentServicesRefund@sanjoseca.gov)
- Schedule a Building Inspection