For a permit fee estimate for other types of projects, email us at BuildingPermits@sanjoseca.gov and attach a completed Permit Cost Estimate Worksheet.

building & structure Permits Fee schedule

The Building and Structure Permits Fee Schedule shows fees in effect as of August 11, 2026. It shows fees for plan review and permit issuance as collected by

• Building Division
• Fire Protection Bureau
• Public Works Department

Construction tax valuation rates - See page 25 of the Fee Schedule for the International Code Council (ICC) Construction Tax valuation rates effective July 1, 2026. Some projects submitted prior to July 1 without yet paying permit fees may be subject to additional construction taxes per the updated valuation rates.

other FEE information

• Construction and Demolition Recycling Deposit
• Development Construction Taxes (due at permit issuance)
• Permit Cost Estimate Worksheet
• Online Permits
• Planning Fee Schedule
• School Fees Information
• Parkland Fee Information and Parkland Impact Fees for ADUs

METHODS of payment

Note: Fees of $100,000 or more must use a check or wire transfer. 

• Pay online with credit card or eCheck. Credit card payments are subject to a third-party service fee of 2.66%. To avoid this fee, use an eCheck or other method of payment.
  
  
• Pay by wire transfer. Instructions:  Email PermitCashier@sanjoseca.gov and provide this info: a) Wire amount; b) Wire date; and c) Invoice #

• Pay by check. Pay at City Hall, First Floor Cashier (appointments are required) or mail check payment to:

ATTN - PBCE Payments
San Jose City Hall - 3rd Floor
200 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113

REFUNDS

• See Development Services Claim for Refund

INDUSTRIAL USE DESIGNATION

• Policy on Industrial Use Designation
• Industrial Use Designation Form

Questions?

Call (408) 535-3555, M-F: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.