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.
Step 1: INITIAL CONSULTATION
Applicants are encouraged to consult with Community Development Department staff prior to submittal of an application.
Step 2: SUBMIT APPLICATION
The following items are required to submit an application:
- Indemnity Form with signatures from all property owners
- Site Plan
- The Recorded Deed
- Property Description: The metes and bounds or other acceptable method of description, which will legally describe the property once it's reverted. The description will be used when recording the Reversion of Acreage document: therefore, it must be signed and stamped by a certified civil engineer or licensed land surveyor.
Step 3: APPLICATION ACCEPTED
Planning staff will review your application for acceptance. Once accepted, you will be sent information regarding payment of the appropriate fee through the Online Permitting System and via email. The current fee schedule is linked in the column to the right.
Step 4: FEE PAYMENT
The following forms of payment are accepted:
- Credit Card: Payable through the Online Permitting System or in person at the Planning Counter. A processing fee applies.
- Debit Card: Payable through the Online Permitting System or in person at the Planning Counter. A processing fee applies.
- Check: Payable in person at the Planning Counter. Checks must be made payable to "San Joaquin County Treasurer."
- Cash: Payable in person at the Planning Counter.