SJPermits.org – Start your Application Here
Looking to get a permit with the City of San José Development Services (Building)? SJPermits.org is the place to start. All Building permits must be started on SJPermits.org. This is for both permits that can be downloaded online (“self-administered”) and permits that require plan review (“self-started”). To see if your permit is eligible for self-administration, please see our available online building permits page. Project types with a "Yes" don't require plan review and are available for same-day issuance online. Project types with a "No" require plan review and must be submitted for review through SJePlans.
Self-Administered Permits (Projects That Don't Require Plan Review)
If your project type has a "Yes" on the following page: online building permits page this means it doesn't require plan review. Therefore all you will need to do is follow these steps:Log In to SJPERMITS.ORG- Create or log into your online permitting account at SJPERMITS.ORG
Permit Selections- Select property, permit type, and fixtures
Pay Permit Fees- Can be done by signing in to your SJPERMITS.ORG account or by clicking here
Begin Work- Once your permit fees are paid and your permit shows as "Under Inspection" you are free to begin work
Schedule Inspection- Once your work is complete or near completion you may go ahead and schedule your inspection
Self- Started (Projects That Require Plan Review)
If your project type has a "No" in the following table: this means that your project requires plan review. Here is what you need to do:
1. Log In to SJPERMITS.ORG-Create or log into your online permitting account at SJPERMITS.ORG
2. Permit Selections-Select property, permit type, and fixtures
3. Pay Initial Permit Fees- Unlike self-administered permits at the payment step you will pay $X (this will only serve as a processing fee and you will pay the rest of your fees after your submittal appointment)
4. Set Up SJePlans- After applying for your permit through SJPERMITS.org you should receive an email with instructions on how to set up your SJePlans account
5. Upload Plans & Documents to SJePlans- See here for a detailed video outlining the process
6. Pay Permit Fee- You must pay the permit fee for staff to start the review of your plans (see payment methods)
7. Plan Review- Plan Review Commences and comments will be provided regarding your plans
8. Final Review & permit Issuance- All comments have been resolved and permit is issued
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