Permit validity & renewal — San Jose
- Validity period
- 365 days (building permits)
- Expires 12 months from issuance or 180 days from last inspection approval/partial approval
- Extension / renewal
- Allowed
- Request before expiry via Permit Center (408-535-3555) or buildingpermits@sanjoseca.gov; approved first extension adds 180 days; second extension via Letter of Request to Chief Building Official, up to 360 days, discretionary, non-appealable
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