Note: The Department of Planning & Development is only accepting electronic submittals, as paper plan sets cannot be reviewed at this time.
- A public user account in the Public Permit Portal will be required to complete the application process, to make payment and upload documents.
- To create a user account, see County of Santa Clara Public Permit Portal user manual.
- Ensure to record email account used for registration on the Development Services Intake Form.
Note: Minor residential mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and reroof permits may be applied for by a licensed contractor directly on-line. Please visit Public Permit Portal, log in and create your “Minor Permit” application.
- Once your user account has been created, log in to the Public Permit Portal and Create Development Application.
- Select “Application Request” and submit:
- A completed Development Services Intake Form.
- A complete plan set. If plan set exceeds 100 MB, plans can be separated by disciplines as necessary (i.e. Architectural, Structural, M/E/P, Landscape, Civil). Group the disciplines to minimize the number of files uploaded.
- Calcs, spec sheets, or any additional supporting documents.
- Documents must comply with the building submittal requirements, digital submittal requirements, and naming conventions.
- To upload digital documents, see “How to Submit the Documents Electronically” worksheet.
- A Permit Technician will verify completeness of submittal, create a permit application number, provide access to the invoice for payment and uploading of documents, within 72 business hours.
Note: Applications for new structures and additions are subject to planning clearance prior to processing. If planning clearance cannot be granted, you will be notified of next steps.
Additional notes
- If a notification is not received within 72 business hours from the time the application is uploaded, please email us at [email protected].
- This process is subject to change as improvements are implemented by the Department.
