Here is a master list of the Building Division's bulletins and forms. Here's how to start a building permit application: 1.This tutorial is intended for applicants starting a new building permit application with the city of San Jose. In this article, we'll walk through the typical components of a new building plan submittal package in San Jose based on direct instructions from the city. Complete a Development Services Intake Form. Fees will be calculated upon submittal. Updated site development permits have been filed for a residential tower at 565 Lorraine Avenue in Downtown San Jose. Plans have been filed for a 44unit townhome project along Senter Road between Keyes Street and East Alma Avenue in San Jose, Santa Clara County.