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2025

October 2025 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Don’t Miss the Deadline for Your E3 Balcony & Deck Safety Inspection; Keeping Communities Safe; Municipal Code Reminders; Blame it on the rain! Simple ways to protect your property from the elements; New Service Launched    

July 2025 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Biggest Building Safety Month Open House+ ADU Fair Ever; Do I need a Permit? Our Handy Guide for your next Project; Soft Story Portal Coming Soon; Beat the rush! Knock out your E3 Inspections; 311 is here for you!

2024 

October 2024 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Pay Your ROP Invoice by Dec. 9; Exterior Elevated Element Inspections (update: deadline extended to Jan. 1, 2026); Hire a Certified Arborist for Best Outcome for Your Trees; How to Inform Us of an Address Change; Resources & Important Numbers

April 2024 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Exterior Elevated Elements inspections must be performed this year (update: deadline extended to Jan. 1, 2026); Permit steps for a recessed lighting project ; Beautiful, low-water-use landscapes made possible with rebates; How to inform us of an address change; Resources & Important Numbers

2023 

October 2023 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: ROP renewal is due December 11; Soft story retrofit program; Faster building permits; E3 inspection reminder (update: deadline extended to Jan. 1, 2026); EV chargers are in demand; Prevent sewer overflows 

May 2023 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: New Requirements for Elevated Exterior Elements (update: deadline extended to Jan. 1, 2026); Electrify Your Property; Promote Kitchen Safety to Avoid Fires; About the Rent Stabilization Program Fees; and more. 

2022 

September/October 2002 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Facelift for Multiple Housing website; ROP fee deadline has moved up to December 9; Reach city services using San Jose 311; Beat the heat with water conservation rebates; Household hazardous waste disposal is easy; How to share an address change

April 2022 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Thinking about new improvements? Why obtain a permit for your project? 'Tis the Season for Spring Cleaning; Info Packet for New Landlords

2021

October 2021 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Minor Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels are now a convenient online permit; Need help with rent payments?; Apartment fires highlight importance of smoke alarms; Get ready for winter rains; City Council Defers Decision On Smoke-Free Housing Ordinance; COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance is Available; BeautifySJ grants; We want your parking data; SJPermits Portal Is Updated; Become a Cool Block Leader.

March 2021 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Remote video enables interior inspections during COVID-19, City moratorium on rent increases plus new State program to reimburse unpaid rent, City Council to consider Smoke-Free Housing Ordinance, Free COVID-19 safety communications, Recycle Right resources for your tenants

2020

Articles: Exterior and interior inspections are resuming, Survey on Smoking in Multifamily Properties, Rent payment assistance through partnership with Catholic Charities, Get a big rebate on EV Charging Equipment!

March 2020 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Exterior and landscaping cleanups, Tips for Tier 1 property owners/managers to maintain your service level, Heat pump water heater rebates, Reduce fire risks from barbecues, Great American Litter Pickup Event

2019

October 2019 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Get a Big Rebate on a Heat Pump Water Heater, Housing Payment Equality Ordinance, Helping a Veteran Can Help your Bottom Line, You're Saving Money with San José Clean Energy.

February 2019 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Multifamily Buildings 50,000+ sf Required to Report Energy and Water Use by May 1, 2019, Apartment Owners Renting to Homeless Veterans May Be Eligible for Renovation Funds, Landscape Rebates Available, Home Safety: Protect Your Family from Fires and Hazards Brochure

2018

Articles: Tier 1 Self-Certification Just Got Easier, 'Tis the Season to Check the Furnace, Remodeling with Recessed Lights? Be Aware of New Requirements, Projects That Need a Building Permit.

2017

November 2017 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Making a Property Improvement? You May Need a Building Permit, Request Services with San José 311, Making your property safe for an earthquake can be expensive - You may be eligible for a loan to help with earthquake retrofits, Multiple Housing Program: Service Level Tier 1

January 2017 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Have This Conversation Before You Make a Property Improvement, Assembly Bill 551 Lays Out New Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities for Bed Bugs, Affidavit For Alarm Installation Enables Self-Certification for Certain Minor Projects, A Little Research Goes a Long Way for Buyers of Multifamily Properties.

2016

November 2016 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Cooler Weather Means Turning Up the Heat, More Fall Maintenance Tips, Multiple Housing Program Service Level Tier 1: Property Owners/Manager Responsibilities

August 2016 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Save Your Pipes By Promoting "From the Pan to the Can," Control Mosquitoes in Your Courtyard and Grounds, Notify Tenants Before Applying Pesticides, Know Your Legal Obligations Regarding Mold

June 2016 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Reduce Fire Risks From Barbecues, Check Pool Enclosure Gates and Fences Regularly to Protect Children Accidents, July 4 Events in Santa Clara County

April 2016 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Water Heater Replacements, PACE Financing, 10-year Battery Rule and Other New Rules for Smoke Detectors, New Code Rules from Sacramento

January 2016 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements, How to Get a Tow Permit

2015

November 2015 Code Connection Newsletter
Articles: Properly Maintain Your Decks and Balconies, Get a Timely Final Inspection, PACE Financing, Online Permits for Multi-Family Properties

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