Have an existing permit that you would like access to through your Accela account? You will need to register for an account within the new system.
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A master plan may be submitted for plan review of any plan that will be built repetitively, including:
You must apply online through San Joaquin County’s Online Permitting System. First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.
Apply Online
For first time users, as noted above, you will need to register for a new account with our Online Permitting System. If you have an account, please continue with Step 2 below.
To create an account, click on "Apply Online" above to be routed to the Online Permitting System login page. Click on "CREATE AN ACCOUNT" in the lower right corner, and register with your email address.
You will be asked to provide the following information to open an account.
After you register, you'll receive a confirmation email.
Once you confirm your account, you're ready to apply.
Building Permit applications take about 20 minutes to complete. If you are unable to complete the application you can save your progress and return at a later time, however, the application will not be reviewed until it is submitted.
The following items are required to submit an application:
Building staff will review your submitted application and documents for completeness. You will be notified by email when additional information or action is required. Once your application is determined to be complete, and the appropriate fees have been paid, your application and plans will be submitted for plan review. Log into your Accela account to track the progress of your project as it advances through the plan review process. Upon approval, staff will provide you with the applicable requirements for permit issuance.
Building Fee Schedule(PDF, 225KB)