City of San Jose - Planning, Building and Code Enforcement

No one likes waiting on permits. That's why we're offering more programs and services than ever that help streamline the process. Check out if your project qualifies for one.

Download the presentation from our Building Safety Month Open House and start your project today: bit.ly/BSMEPresentations

What feels better than serving our community everyday? Getting recognized for serving our community everyday!
Big thank you to Councilmember Anthony Tordillos for this commendation to our department, highlighting Building Safety Month and the work we do with homeowners, contractors, developers and other building pros.
Here's to building a safer San José together✨

Pop-Up Permits
- Talk to an expert about your next home project
- Start a permit application or get an online permit
- Have a City Building Inspector provide feedback on your plans
- Thinking about an ADU? Talk with a City Planner or our ADU Ally
https://bit.ly/SJpopuppermits

- Hable con un experto sobre su próximo proyecto de vivienda
- Solicite un permiso u obtenga un permiso en línea
- Un inspector de obras del ayuntamiento le puede dar su opinión sobre sus planes
- ¿Está pensando en una unidad de vivienda auxiliar (ADU)? Hable con un urbanista de del ayuntamiento o con nuestro asesor especializado en ADU

- Trao đổi với chuyên gia về dự án nhà ở tiếp theo của quý vị
- Bắt đầu nộp hồ sơ xin cấp phép hoặc nhận giấy phép trực tuyến
- Nhận phản hồi về bản vẽ từ Thanh Tra Xây Dựng Thành Phố
- Quý vị đang cân nhắc xây dựng ADU (Căn Hộ Phụ Trợ)? Hãy trao đổi với Chuyên Gia Quy Hoạch Thành Phố hoặc Chuyên Viên Hỗ Trợ ADU của chúng tôi

- 與專家討論您的下一個住宅專案
- 開始許可證申請或者獲得線上許可證
- 獲得城市建築稽查員對您計畫的意見回饋
- 正在考慮 ADU？ 歡迎您與城市規劃師或我們的 ADU 專員洽談

The Permit Center will be closed on Monday, May 25.
Online services available at sjpermits.org.

Join us tomorrow at the Building Safety Month Open House. Whether you're trying to walk in and out with a permit in hand, looking to fast-track your project with the City, or just need to talk to a Building or Code inspector - we've got you covered!

📅 Thursday, May 21 | 5–7 PM
📍 City Hall Rotunda
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/SJCBSME

Thinking about a permit, an ADU, or making your home all-electric? Come get your questions answered in person.

Our department is hosting a Building Safety Month Open House this Thursday at City Hall. The event is packed with resources for San José residents and builders alike. Meet inspectors, talk to permit experts, learn how to save on electric upgrades, and even get started on your application on the spot with Pop-Up Permits.

📅 Thursday, May 21 | 5–7 PM
📍 City Hall Rotunda
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/SJCBSME

Electrify and save!

Want to add solar panels or an electric car charger to your home? Looking to upgrade to a heat pump water heater? Come to our Building Open House to learn how you can save on electric upgrades from San Jose Clean Energy. Plus, talk to permit specialists from Planning, Building, Public Works and Fire, all in one spot!

Building Open House
Thursday, May 21 from 5-7pm
City Hall Rotunda
More info and RSVP: bit.ly/SJCBSME