This webpage explains how to upload files for a non-SJePlans electronic plan submittal. For instructions on plan contents, find your type of project in the “Plan Requirements and Checklists” section at Building Bulletins & Forms.

If you have questions or need assistance with your electronic plan submittal, please email: buildingpermits@sanjoseca.gov

Non SJePlan Projects Types that Require EPR Submittal Method

• Best Prepared Designer Projects
• Over-the-Counter (OTC) Permit Service (if you qualify for OTC, be sure to use it!)
• Residential Express Permit Service
• Streamlined Tenant Alteration Review (STAR) Service
• Streamline Restaurant Program (contact juan.borrelli@sanjoseca.gov)
• Submittal of large files (over 1gb) not accepted through SJePlans

how to UPLOAD FILES

FORMAT THE FILES. Before uploading, please be sure that files are formatted and named according to these Electronic Plan Review guidelines.

ZIP THE FILES. If you have multiple files, we strongly prefer that you bundle them in a zip folder. How to zip your files:

1. Select your files in Windows Explorer by holding the shift key and left-clicking the desired files. This will highlight the files.
2. Right-click the highlighted files, then select  “Send To > Compressed (zipped) folder”.
3. After zipping your folder, name it according to the Plan Check number or Property Address, as instructed in the Electronic Plan Review guidelines.

   
    

STEPS TO UPLOAD THE FILES 

You may want to open a second window so that these instructions stay visible to you while the FTP site opens in the second window.

You do NOT need to create an account to upload your files. Simply use the login credentials provided below.

STEP 1

• For users of Planning, Building, Public Works, and Fire permit services, log in with these credentials:
  Log in to:  https://eft.sanjoseca.gov/
  Username:  anonymous
  Password:  anonymous

STEP 3 -  A new menu bar will appear.

• Click the Choose File button to select a file on your computer.
• With the appropriate file selected, click Open. Your file will automatically upload.

If you have not zipped your files, you will need to repeat the steps for each file to be uploaded.

Please Note:  You will not receive a confirmation that the file has uploaded. A blue progress bar may display in the lower left.  After uploading, you may use the search option to verify your files have been uploaded.  

Questions?

If you have any questions or difficulties uploading your document, please contact your permit specialist, project manager, or plan reviewer.

For general inquiries, please email:

• For Building permit applications, contact: BuildingPermits@sanjoseca.gov
• For Planning permit applications, contact: ZoningQuestions@sanjoseca.gov
• For Fire permit applications, contact: SJFDPermitSpecialist@sanjoseca.gov
• For Public Works permit applications, contact: pwgeneralinfo@sanjoseca.gov