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Building Permit Fees

Here is information about building permit fees, impact fees, construction taxes, payment methods, refunds and other related information. 

CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE:  Effective May 01, 2024, credit card payments are subject to a third-party service fee of 2.66%. To avoid this fee, see alternate methods of payment below.

Building permit fee Estimator

calculatorThe tool is in beta testing and currently generates a permit fee estimate only for ADUs and new single-family homes. More types of projects will be added soon. For a permit fee estimate for other projects, email us at BuildingPermits@sanjoseca.gov and attach a completed Permit Cost Estimate Worksheet.

 

building and structure Permits Fee schedule

The Building and Structure Permits Fee Schedule shows the fees in effect as of August 12, 2024 for the review of building plans and permit issuance, as collected by the Building Division, Public Works Department, and Fire Protection Bureau. Page 29 of the document shows the International Code Council (ICC) Construction Tax valuation rates effective July 1, 2024. Some projects submitted prior to July 1 without yet paying permit fees may be subject to additional construction taxes per the updated valuation rates.

other FEE information

METHODS of payment

Note: Fees of $100,000 or more must use a check or wire transfer. 

  • Pay online with credit card or eCheck. Credit card payments are subject to a third-party service fee of 2.66%. To avoid this fee, use an eCheck or other method of payment.

  • Pay by wire transfer. Instructions:  Email PermitCashier@sanjoseca.gov and provide this info: a) Wire amount; b) Wire date; and c) Invoice #
  • Pay by check. Pay at City Hall, First Floor Cashier (appointments are required) or mail check payment to:

ATTN - PBCE Payments
San Jose City Hall - 3rd Floor
200 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113

REFUNDS

INDUSTRIAL USE DESIGNATION

Questions?

Please call (408) 535-3555, M-F: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.