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Permit
$57 (under 72 hours, DOT) + $8/meter/day if metere…
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes (dual-track)
Cost
$57 (under 72 hours, DOT) + $8/meter/day if metered; variable for 72+ hours (Public Works)
Max days
Variable; under 72 hours = DOT track; 72+ hours = Public Works track
Authority
San José Public Works Development Services (200 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose CA 95113, 408-535-3555) for Encroachment Permits + DOT for Tow-Away Permits
Portal
getaPERMIT website (sanjoseca.gov) | PWPermitHelp@sanjoseca.gov
Processing
2 weeks advance recommended
Special rules
Encroachment Permit issued FIRST by Public Works, then Tow-Away Permit from DOT (required if metered parking affected). Lost Meter Revenue: $8/meter/day (Sundays/holidays excluded). Encroachment Permit valid 6 months for construction; can extend once. Storage container ≥72 hours requires Encroachment Permit. Apply 2 weeks in advance. Industry: $30-$75 typical short-term. Only city-authorized debris box companies allowed.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No (city limits); Mixed C&D rules apply via state
Cost
$0
Max days
HOA-dependent
Special rules
Tech campus expansion drives ADU construction (4,780% increase in ADU permits 2015-2024).
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
California Universal Waste Rule: All electronics, all batteries (incl. household), fluorescent lamps, mercury thermostats, mercury devices, treated wood waste. SB 1383 organics for large generators.
Common prohibited
All CA Universal Waste, hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, electronics, tires, mattresses, fluorescent bulbs, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, treated wood
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against sanjoseca.gov Encroachment Permits + Tow-Away Permit FAQs + Public Works Permit Fees Rev 12/12/25.
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