Welcome to the Permit Center at City Hall.

Permit Center Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:  8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday:  9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. & 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Service tickets are not issued from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. and after 3:00 p.m.
Take the bus or park under the City Hall Tower; parking validation is available.

• Permit Services. Building, Planning, Fire and Public Works offer a range of  permit services as found at the links below:
  
  • Building Permit Services
  • Planning Permit Services
  • Fire Permit Services
  • Public Works Permit Services
  • 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. View Contacts for Services for ways to reach us and find instructions for services.

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2022 State Building Codes are currently in effect - State building codes are updated every three years. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the 2022 codes are in effect through 2025. The 2022 Residential Construction Codes Guidebook is available to help contractors meet the 2022 residential building codes.

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• Quick links

  • Check Contractor's license
  • Get Property Info
  • Request a Refund (please email the completed form to DevelopmentServicesRefund@sanjoseca.gov)
  • Schedule a Building Inspection
    
    

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