Information On: Building Permit Fees, Impact Fees, Construction Taxes, Payment Methods, & Refunds

Created by Reem Kaddoura, Modified on Sun, 28 Apr 2024 at 06:31 PM by Reem Kaddoura

CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE: Effective July 1, 2021, credit card payments are subject to a third-party service fee of 2.4%. To avoid this fee, see alternate methods of payment below.

PERMIT FEES

Notice re Construction Taxes: The Building and Structure Permits Fee Schedule, on page 29, includes new International Code Council (ICC) valuation rates that are effective August 14, 2023. Some projects submitted prior to August 14 without yet paying permit fees may be subject to additional construction taxes per the updated valuation rates.

Building and Structure Permits Fee Schedule - This shows fees and taxes in effect as of August 14, 2023, as collected by the Building Division and by the Public Works Department and the Fire Protection Bureau for their review of building plans.

Construction and Demolition Recycling Deposit
Development Construction Taxes - Taxes due at permit issuance
Permit Cost Estimate Worksheet
Online Permits
Planning Fee Schedule
School Fees Information
Parkland Fee Information and Parkland Impact Fees for ADUs

METHODS OF PAYMENT

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

Pay online with credit card or eCheck. Effective July 1, 2021, credit card payments are subject to a third-party service fee of 2.4%. 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

For all refund requests please see Development Services Claim for Refund

INDUSTRIAL USE DESIGNATION

QUESTIONS?

Please call (408) 535-3555; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.