City of San Jose - Planning, Building and Code Enforcement

09/17/2026

Drop by our next Pop-Up Permits for one-on-one guidance from building inspectors and permit specialists. Our team of experts can review your plans, walk you through the permitting process, and in some cases, issue your permit on the spot. It's also a great chance to connect with Code Enforcement about any concerns in your neighborhood. No appointment necessary.

📅 Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM to 1 PM
📍 Hillview Library

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

Ready to explore what’s next? Come work with us!
Join the City of San José at the 2026 Career Expo and discover career and internship opportunities across City departments. Meet City staff, connect with industry experts, explore career pathways, learn about the City application process, and pick up some free swag along the way!
Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
Noon to 4 p.m.
Mexican Heritage Plaza
1700 Alum Rock Ave., San José, CA 95116
From the Airport to the Zoo and everything in between, there’s a place for you at the City!
Learn more: csj-exploregovcareers.my.canva.site/2026careerexpo

09/11/2026

Pop-Up Permits
- Talk to an expert about your next home project
- Start a permit application or get an online permit
- Have a City Building Inspector provide feedback on your plans
- Thinking about an ADU? Talk with a City Planner or our ADU Ally
https://bit.ly/SJpopuppermits
- Hable con un experto sobre su próximo proyecto de vivienda
- Solicite un permiso u obtenga un permiso en línea
- Un inspector de obras del ayuntamiento le puede dar su opinión sobre sus planes
- ¿Está pensando en una unidad de vivienda auxiliar (ADU)? Hable con un urbanista de del ayuntamiento o con nuestro asesor especializado en ADU
- Trao đổi với chuyên gia về dự án nhà ở tiếp theo của quý vị
- Bắt đầu nộp hồ sơ xin cấp phép hoặc nhận giấy phép trực tuyến
- Nhận phản hồi về bản vẽ từ Thanh Tra Xây Dựng Thành Phố
- Quý vị đang cân nhắc xây dựng ADU (Căn Hộ Phụ Trợ)? Hãy trao đổi với Chuyên Gia Quy Hoạch Thành Phố hoặc Chuyên Viên Hỗ Trợ ADU của chúng tôi
- 與專家討論您的下一個住宅專案
- 開始許可證申請或者獲得線上許可證
- 獲得城市建築稽查員對您計畫的意見回饋
- 正在考慮 ADU？ 歡迎您與城市規劃師或我們的 ADU 專員洽談

09/04/2026

Our Permit Center will be closed this Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Online services available at sjpermits.org.

09/03/2026

Permitting shouldn't feel like a maze. In the newest blog From the Director's Desk, we're talking about what it takes to get you decisions quickly, set realistic expectations from day one, and a clear path to resolution at every step. Check it out: bit.ly/4gKgpov

09/02/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at Pop-Up Permits at West Valley Library! 🎉
It was great connecting with our community this weekend and helping you get answers directly from City planners, inspectors, and permit specialists, all in one place.
Missed us this time? Join us Saturday, Oct. 3 at Hillview Library.
👉 bit.ly/SJpopuppermits

08/27/2026

Learn about proposed land use and development applications.
The project proposes changes to the General Plan and zoning designation, as well as the construction of a water well with a submersible pump and associated piping. The project also includes the demolition of an existing duplex and replacement of approximately 177 linear feet of fencing with a new eight-foot-tall fence on an approximately 0.18-acre site.

Meeting Purpose
- Describe the proposed project
- Explain the City's review process
- Obtain community input
- Collect comments, concerns, and questions as part of the public record
- Use community feedback to help inform the project as it moves forward in the review process

Community Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
6–7:30 PM
Zoom link and detail: https://bit.ly/4gw2zpE

08/25/2026

Drop by our next Pop-Up Permits Saturday for one-on-one guidance from Building Inspectors and permit specialists.

Whether you're replacing a water heater or remodeling your kitchen, our team can review your plans, walk you through the permitting process, and in some cases, issue your permit on the spot. It's also a great chance to connect with a Code Enforcement Inspector about any concerns in your neighborhood. No appointment necessary.

🗓️ Saturday, August 29 | 10 AM to 1 PM
📍 West Valley Library

08/21/2026

We love spending time in our community. Thanks San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services for having us at Viva Parks SJ at the Municipal Rose Garden this summer. We had a great time meeting community members, answering questions, and sharing info about Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement. Events like this help us stay connected to the neighborhoods we serve 🤝