Every person or company conducting business in San José must register for a Business Tax Certificates, sometimes called a business license or business permit in other cities. Learn More Renew business tax

The City of San José has an ordinance in place that enables non-profits, businesses, faith organizations and service clubs to establish a managed and secure place to rest in their parking lots. Supportive Parking is sometimes known as Safe Parking.

As the City of San Jose Elections Official, the City Clerk administers State, and Local procedures through which the City Councilmembers are selected. The City Clerk assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities before, during and after an election.

September and October 2024: Drive all San José streets to identify where oversized and potentially lived-in vehicles are parked, where they are congregating in larger numbers, the conditions around the parking areas, and how close they are to sensitive sites.

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The City of San José is preparing to draft its 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan by conducting outreach to understand the needs of residents. Please contribute your feedback by completing the residential needs survey.

Inter-Agency Permits – These are permits issued to other public agencies for construction work or closures in the City of San José right-of-way. Visit the Public Works Online Permits page for details and instructions on getting started.

The City of San José is updating the Safety and Open Space elements of the Envision 2040 General Plan and adopting a new element, Environmental Justice. This is a comprehensive planning effort in part to comply with California Senate Bill 1425 (Stern, 2022) and California Senate Bill 1000 (Leyva, 2016).

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