The County has launched Accela, a new web-based permitting application. Customers can apply for permits, make payments, and monitor the status of their project 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For Building Inspections, emergency permit situations, or any other urgent matter during this time, call (209) 468-3121 or email building@sjgov.org.
Building permits and building permit applications currently in our Gopost portal can be linked to our new Accela permitting platform via a PIN (personal identification number). Please request your PIN by email to building@sjgov.org or by calling (209) 468-3121. Also, a link to our new permitting software is provided on the Community Development webpage and our Gopost log-in page. Please create an account in our new Accela platform and once you are registered, create an application and choose PIN record. Use your PIN to link your existing project records.
expand_more BuildingProtects the public health and safety by regulating new building construction, inspecting existing buildings, and administering the California Fire Code.
Planning/DevelopmentReviews and regulates all new development projects and assists the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors in the areas of comprehensive planning and community development.
CodeInvestigates complaints received from individual citizens, and neighborhood and community groups. Complaints investigated relate to building and land use regulations.
GISResponsible for maintaining much of the County's map data in electronic form, as well as performing map-based analysis and providing support for other County departments.
Assisting the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission to provide the means of attaining an environment that protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; make the most judicious use of the county's resources; reflect the public's values; and be consistent with the individual community's values.