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San Jose home permit guides

Plain-language guidance for common repairs and upgrades handled by San José Building Division.

5 detailed cited rules5 of 20 project types reviewed

City permit tools

Move from the first question to a closed permit.

These tools keep the same San Jose context while you verify the authority, find the official record, check the contractor and save final proof.

01 / PLANBuild a San Jose Permit BriefStart with the property and complete scope 02 / APPLYOpen official portal routesApplication, fees and inspection links 03 / VERIFYFind the official permit recordMatch scope, permit holder and status 04 / HIRECheck the contractor handoffLicense, insurance, permit and contract proof 05 / CLOSEFinish the permit fileTrack inspections and final status

Common projects

What are you planning?

Open a cited local decision or continue through the official routing workflow.

HVAC replacement

San José publishes an over-the-counter building and trade permit route for qualifying HVAC and heat-pump work. Confirm equipment, capacity, location, ducts, electrical and fuel changes.

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Electrical panel upgrade

San José routes panel and service changes through electrical permitting and SJPermits. Separate panel-only work from service, meter and utility coordination.

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Roof replacement

San José publishes a building-permit and fee route for regulated reroof work. Separate covering work from decking, framing, solar and structural changes.

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Window replacement

San José publishes a permit and fee route for regulated window and door replacement. Confirm same-opening scope, structural change, egress, energy and planning conditions.

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Accessory dwelling unit

San José publishes building-permit requirements for additions, conversions and accessory dwelling projects. Confirm property eligibility, unit type, planning conditions, fire separation and utilities.

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15 project types remain in research. They do not receive standalone pages or local yes-or-no claims until project-specific official evidence is reviewed. You can still build a research brief and take the complete scope to the issuing authority.