This service is for resubmitting corrected plans OR submitting revised plans after a permit is issued. It is only for applicants who are NOT using SJePlans. SJePlan users will resubmit through SJePlans. 

The instructions below cover: 

• Resubmittal of Corrected Plans - After your initial submittal of project plans, staff may direct you to make corrections or to provide additional information. If this is the case, please follow the instructions below. 
  
  
• Submittal of Revisions to Permitted Plans - You may have plans that require revisions after the permit has been issued. If this is the case, please follow the instructions below.  

• Online Permits at SJPermits.org - If you would like to request a revision to simple permits issued online at SJPermits.org, please contact us. 
  
  

instructions - reSubmittal of corrected plans

Follow these steps if you have already submitted your plans and staff is asking you to resubmit the plans with corrections. Reminder these instructions ONLY apply if you did NOT submit your plans original through SJePlans. If you did submit originally through SJePlans, you should upload your resubmitted plans through that system with the instructions here: SJEPLANS FOR BUILDING PERMITS APPLICATIONS (see Applicant Respond and Resubmit Task).

1. Plans are separated by trade. Plan files must be separated by trade: architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing, etc. EXCEPTION: For single-family home projects, the plans do not need to be separated by trade.
   
   
2. File formatting. Be sure to format all files according to Bulletin 227 Electronic Plan Review - File Format Requirements.
   
   
3. Response-to-Comments letter. Provide a letter containing the response to the City plan reviewer’s comments. Please send the email directly to the person/email indicated in the instructions on the comment letter that was provided. Each set of trade drawings must have such a letter if comments were made pertaining to that trade. 

• Responding to Building or MEP trade comments: Follow the directions on the comment response letter.

• Responding to Planning comments or, importantly, if changes to the site/exterior of the building have occurred: Email PlanningEPRreview@sanjoseca.gov

• Responding to Fire comments: Email FireResubmittal@sanjoseca.gov

• Responding to Public Works comments: Email the Public Works plan reviewer

instructions - submittal of REVISIONS TO PERMITTED PLANS

Follow these steps if you already have a permit issued for your project plans and now want to revise your plans. Depending on the scope of work, the submittal may be a complete set of revised plans or only the sheets that have been revised.

1. Revision Transmittal Form must accompany the revised plans. Please separate your plan files by trade: Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, etc. EXCEPTION: For single-family home projects, the plans do not need to be separated by trade. Include the appropriate Revision Transmittal Form with your submittal package:
   
   
   • Building Permit Plan Revision Transmittal Form - Use this form to accompany building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and planning site plans. 
     
     
   • Fire-HazMat Plan Revision Transmittal Form - Use this form to accompany any fire or hazmat plans.
     
     
2. Written Scope of Revisions. Provide a written Scope of Revisions — which is an itemized description — for each set of plans.
   
   
3. File formatting. Be sure to format all files according to Bulletin 227 Electronic Plan Review - File Format Requirements.
   
   
4. How to submit revisions to permitted plans:
   Send by email to: PlanRevisions@sanjoseca.gov

HOW TO CHECK PERMIT STATUS AND identify CONTACTS

Use the Search feature at SJPermits.org to check on the current status of your permit or to identify city staff contacts. For help with this search feature, go to How to Check Your Permit Status.

Questions or Need Help? Email us at BuildingPermits@sanjoseca.gov and please provide the Permit or Folder Number and project property address with your inquiry.

We appreciate that you carefully follow the above instructions.