San Jose Building Permits — Fees, Requirements & Applications

San Jose Permitting Note: San Jose allows up to three ADUs on a single-family lot and waives school and parkland impact fees for any unit under 750 square feet.

Project Types in San Jose

Fence PermitEXEMPT < 7FT (REAR) · 3FT FRONT LIMIT Deck PermitEXEMPT < 30" ABOVE GRADE Roof Replacement Permit$150+ · REQUIRED FOR REROOF Kitchen Remodel Permit$500+ · REQUIRED FOR MEP CHANGES Bathroom Remodel Permit$200+ · REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING CHANGES HVAC Permit$75+ · REQUIRED FOR REPLACEMENT Shed PermitEXEMPT < 120 SQ FT · NO UTILITIES Electrical Panel Permit$150+ · REQUIRED FOR UPGRADES Pool Permit$600+ · REQUIRES 5FT BARRIER ADU Permit$1,500+ · IMPACT FEE EXEMPT < 750 SQ FT