Is my permit type eligible for online issuance?

Created by Reem Kaddoura, Modified on Tue, 9 May, 2023 at 11:16 AM by Reem Kaddoura

Save time and $48 by getting your building permit online!

More than 40 projects qualify for a building permit that you can easily download at SJPermits.org. These projects either don't need plans OR the plans are reviewed at the time of inspection, such as done for some solar installations and earthquake retrofits.

Who can apply? Only property owners and qualified contractors may apply for an online building permit. Contractors must have a valid City of San José Tax Certificate and are restricted to applying for building permits that align with their Contractor’s License classification type.

BUILDING PERMITS YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AT SJPERMITS

"Yes" means the permit is available online for this type of property; "No" means it is not available for this type of property. If your building project is not listed, it is likely a project that involves plans. Go to Building Permit Services to get started.

Demo Video of how to obtain your permit online.

BUILDING-STRUCTURAL PERMIT	SINGLE-FAMILY / DUPLEX	MULTIFAMILY	COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL
Brace and Bolt Earthquake Retrofit	Yes	No	No
Damage Survey	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stationary Storage Battery System	Limited	No	No
Solar Photovoltaic System	Yes	No	No
Reroof	Yes	Yes	Yes

MINOR KITCHEN/BATH REMODEL	SINGLE-FAMILY / DUPLEX	MULTIFAMILY	COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL
New: Minor Kitchen/Bathroom Remodel, (see bulletin at link) and view instructional video on using SJPermits	Yes	Yes	No

ELECTRICAL PERMIT	SINGLE-FAMILY / DUPLEX	MULTIFAMILY	COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL
Air Conditioning	Yes	No	No
Appliance, Multiple Replacement	Yes	Yes	No
Appliance, New	Yes	No	No
Appliance, Single Replacement	Yes	Yes	No
Electric Vehicle Charging Station	Yes	No	No
Light Fixtures - New	Yes	No	No
Light Fixtures, Replacement	Yes	Yes	No
Minor Kitchen/Bathroom Remodel	Yes	Yes	No
Temporary Power Pole	Yes	Yes	Yes
Receptacles/Switches, Replacement	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rewire - 1 story	Yes	No	No
Rewire - 2 story	Yes	No	No
Service Change/Survey Under 200 Amps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Subpanel/s	Yes	No	No

MECHANICAL PERMIT	SINGLE-FAMILY / DUPLEX	MULTIFAMILY	COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL
Air Conditioning	Yes	No	No
Appliance, Multiple Replacement	Yes	Yes	No
Appliance, New	Yes	No	No
Appliance, Single Replacement	Yes	Yes	No
Decorative Gas Appliance	Yes	Yes	No
Dry Well/French Drain	Yes	Yes	No
Duct/Flue Alteration	Yes	No	No
Evaporative Cooler	Yes	No	No
Exhaust Fan	Yes	Yes	No
Furnace Replacement - SFR	Yes	No	No
Furnace Replacement	No	Yes	No
Gas Line (Rough & Final)	Yes	No	No
Gas Line Re-test	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heat Pump including condensate	Yes	No	No
Minor Kitchen/Bathroom Remodel,	Yes	Yes	No

PLUMBING PERMIT	SINGLE-FAMILY / DUPLEX	MULTIFAMILY	COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL
Backflow / Vacuum Breaker	Yes	Yes	No
Dry Well/French Drains	Yes	Yes	No
DWV (Drain-Waste-Vent) / Water Alteration	Yes	No	No
Fixture, Multiple Replacement	Yes	Yes	No
Fixture - New	Yes	Yes	No
Fixture Single Replacement	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gas Earthquake Valve	Yes	Yes	Yes
Gas Line Rough and Final (mechanical and plumbing permits apply)	Yes	No	No
Gas Line Extension (Final Only)	Yes	No	No
Gas Line Retest (mechanical and plumbing permits apply)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Minor Kitchen/Bathroom Remodel,	Yes	Yes	No
Property Line Cleanout	Yes	Yes	Yes
Re-pipe	Yes	No	No
Re-pipe, Gyp & Shear Repair	Yes	Yes	Yes
Re-Pipe, Gyp Repair	Yes	Yes	Yes
Re-Pipe, Shear Repair	Yes	Yes	No
Sanitary Sewer Replacement	Yes	Yes	Yes
Water Heater Replacement - SFR	Yes	Yes	No
Water Heater Replacement	Yes	Yes	Yes
Water Service, Replacement	Yes	Yes	Yes
Water Softener Installation	Yes	Yes	No
Water Treatment Equipment	Yes	No	No

If your building project is on the above list, go to SJPermits.org to get started.

If your building project is not listed, it is likely a project that involves plans. Go to Building Permit Services to get started.