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200 E. Santa Clara St., 1st FloorSan Jose CA 95113

408-535-3555

Mon–Tue	8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday	9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thu–Fri	8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sat–Sun	Closed

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200 E. Santa Clara St., 1st FloorSan Jose CA 95113

408-535-3555

Mon–Tue	8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday	9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thu–Fri	8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sat–Sun	Closed

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City of San José Development Services Permit Center · 200 East Santa Clara Street, 1st Floor

Content last checked: 8/11/2026 · San Jose offices