Please select one of the project types from the list below to obtain the information related to the permit application, permit fees, submittal requirements, plan check, inspection information, and other related information:
- Alternative Materials or Methods of Construction
- Equipment and Storage Rack Installation
- Demolition Permits
- Foundation Only Permits
- Grading and Drainage
- Kiosk in Mall
- Miscellaneous Construction
- Occupancy Permits
- Request for New or Change of Address Numbers
- Re-roof
- Signs
- Site Improvement
- Swimming Pool/Spa
- Temporary Building Permit Application
- Temporary Occupancy Permit Application
- Tenant Improvement
- Unreasonable Hardship Application
Building Permits –
Alternative Materials or Methods of Construction
Application and Forms:
Alternative Materials or Methods of Construction Application
Permit Fees:
- Alternative Materials or Methods of Construction Fee
- Permitting Automation Fee (3.8% of total permit fee)
Building Permits –
Equipment & Storage Rack Installation
Application and Forms:
Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing Worksheet
Hazardous Materials/Waste Disclosure
Permit Fees:
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- Please check Fee Schedule for the complete list of Building Safety Department applicable fees.
- For more information regarding the Flood Zone, please check the Flood Information.
Equipment Installation Submittal Requirements:
Blueprint for a Clean Bay (Sheet CB-1)
Businesses Requiring Approval From San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant
Businesses Requiring Approval From Santa Clara County Department Of Environmental Health
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Demolition
Application and Forms:
Permit Fees:
-
- Please check Fee Schedule for the complete list of Building Safety Department applicable fees.
- For more information regarding the Flood Zone, please check the Flood Information.
Demolition Submittal Requirements:
Blueprint for a Clean Bay (Sheet CB-1)
Demolition Other Than Total Building
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Engineering at (408) 586-3329, Planning at (408) 586-3279, Fire at (408) 586-3365 and Utility at (408) 586-3345 to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Foundation Only
Application and Forms:
Hazardous Materials/Waste Disclosure
Permit Fees:
- For permit Fees Schedule related to the building type for which new foundation is proposed.
- Complete Project permit fees are charged at the time of Foundation only permit issuance.
- For more information regarding the Flood Zone, please check the Flood Information.
Please contact Permit Center at (408) 586-3240.
Foundation Only Submittal Requirements:
Blueprint for a Clean Bay (Sheet CB-1)
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Engineering at (408) 586-3329, Planning at (408) 586-3279 to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Grading & Drainage
Application and Forms:
Hazardous Materials/Waste Disclosure
Permit Fees:
- Please check Fee Schedule for the complete list of Building Safety Department applicable fees.
- For more information regarding the Flood Zone, please check the Flood Information.
Grading & Drainage Submittal Requirements:
Blueprint for a Clean Bay (Sheet CB-1)
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Engineering at (408) 586-3329, Planning at (408) 586-3279, Fire at (408) 586-3365 and Utility at (408) 586-3345 to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Kiosk in Mall
Application and Forms:
Hazardous Materials/Waste Disclosure
Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing Worksheet
Permit Fees:
- Please check Fee Schedule for the complete list of Building Safety Department applicable fees.
- For more information regarding the Flood Zone, please check the Flood Information.
Please contact Permit Center at (408) 586-3240.
Kiosk in Mall Submittal Requirements:
Blueprint for a Clean Bay (Sheet CB-1)
Kiosk in Great Mall Requirements
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Engineering at (408) 586-3329, Planning at (408) 586-3279, Fire at (408) 586-3365 and Utility at (408) 586-3345 to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Miscellaneous Construction
Application and Forms:
Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing Permit Worksheet
Hazardous Materials/Waste Disclosure
Permit Fees:
- Please check Fee Schedule for the complete list of Building and Safety Department applicable fees.
- For more information regarding the Flood Zone , please check the Flood Information.
Miscellaneous Construction Submittal Requirements:
Blueprint for a Clean Bay (Sheet CB-1)
Carnival Rides Electrical Requirements
Water Heater Installation Requirements
Water Service Line Installation Requirements
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Engineering at (408) 586-3329, Planning at (408) 586-3279, Fire at (408) 586-3365 and Utility at (408) 586-3345 to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Occupancy
Application and Forms:
Application for Occupancy Permit
Hazardous Materials/Waste Disclosure
Occupancy Submittal Requirements:
Occupancy Permit is only applicable for change of business ownership or change of business address without any construction work, or with minor construction work which does not require building permits or change of business name. If building permits are required for construction work involved, no extra fee is required for the Certificate of Occupancy, and it will be automatically sent to you after passing the final inspection of the building permit.
Certificate of Occupancy for Executive Offices
Please contact the Finance Department at (408) 586-3100 for a Business License Application.
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Planning at (408) 586-3279, to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – New or Change of Address Numbers
Application and Forms:
Request for New or Change in Address Numbers
Permit Fees:
- New or Change of Address Fee (request by applicant, per address)
- Permitting Automation Fee (3.8% of total permit fee)
Address Submittal Requirements:
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Engineering at (408) 586-3329, Planning at (408) 586-3279, Fire at (408) 586-3365 and Utility at (408) 586-3345 to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Re-Roof
Application and Forms:
Permit Fees:
Please check Fee Schedule for the complete list of Building Safety Department applicable fees.
Re-Roof Submittal Requirements:
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Planning at (408) 586-3279, to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Signs
Application and Forms:
Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing Worksheet
Permit Fees:
Please check Fee Schedule for the complete list of Building Safety Department applicable fees.
Signs Submittal Requirements:
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Engineering at (408) 586-3329, Planning at (408) 586-3279, Fire at (408) 586-3365 and Utility at (408) 586-3345 to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Site Improvement
Application and Forms:
Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing Worksheet
Hazardous Materials/Waste Disclosure
Permit Fees:
- Please check Fee Schedule for the complete list of Building Safety Department applicable fees.
- For more information regarding the Flood Zone, please check the Flood Information.
Site Improvement Submittal Requirements:
Blueprint for a Clean Bay (Sheet CB-1)
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Engineering at (408) 586-3329, Planning at (408) 586-3279, Fire at (408) 586-3365 and Utility at (408) 586-3345 to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Swimming Pool & Spa
Application and Forms:
Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing Worksheet
Hazardous Materials/Waste Disclosure
Permit Fees:
Please check Fee Schedule for the complete list of Building Safety Department applicable fees.
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Engineering at (408) 586-3329, Planning at (408) 586-3279, Fire at (408) 586-3365 and Utility at (408) 586-3345 to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Swimming Pool Requirements:
Blueprint for a Clean Bay (Sheet CB-1)
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Temporary Building Permit
Application and Forms:
Temporary Building Permit Application
Permit Fees:
- Temporary Building Permit Application Fee
- Permitting Automation Fee (3.8% of total permit fee)
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Temporary Occupancy
Application and Forms:
Application for Authorization to Occupy Before Permit Final/Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Building Permits –
Commercial – Tenant Improvement
Application and Forms:
Electrical-Mechanical-Plumbing Permit Worksheet
Hazardous Materials/Waste Disclosure
Permit Fees:
-
- Please check Fee Schedule for the complete list of Building Safety Department applicable fees.
- For more information regarding the construction cost, please check the building valuation data table.
- For more information regarding the Flood Zone, please check the Flood Information.
Tenant Improvement Submittal Requirements:
Blueprint for a Clean Bay (Sheet CB-1)
Tenant Improvement Detailed Plan Requirements
Tenant Improvement Submittal Checklist
Prior to beginning plan preparation, contact Engineering at (408) 586-3329, Planning at (408) 586-3279, Fire at (408) 586-3365 and Utility at (408) 586-3345 to find out project feasibility and requirements.
Building Permits –
Commercial/Industrial – Unreasonable Hardship Exception
Application and Forms:
Application for Unreasonable Hardship Exception
Permit Fees:
- Accessibilty Exception Request Fee
- Permitting Automation Fee (3.8% of total permit fee)