Permit Extensions - How to reactivate, reinstate or renew an expired permit

Created by Nicholas Panlilio, Modified on Fri, 11 Oct at 2:52 PM by Keith Paxton

How to Extend or Refile a Building Permit


  • To reactivate a permit, you will need to send a request for a permit extension.
  • This request may be sent to buildingpermits@sanjoseca.gov or you may contact our Call Center at 408-535-3885.


  • If your permit has been expired for an extended period of time or you have already had a first extension, you may need to prepare an extension request letter for the Chief Building Official (CBO).  If you require a CBO letter, please email this letter to Building Permits at buildingpermits@sanjoseca.gov.

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