Blueprint Printing for San Antonio: Approved Plan Sets for the Job Site
San Antonio sets cost $1.95 a sheet in black and white or $3.75 in color at any size from 18×24 to 36×48, and orders placed by 3 PM ET ship the same day to all 50 states. The Development Services Department (DSD) takes plans as PDFs through the Build SA portal, then stamps the latest version of each approved sheet. For commercial permits, DSD requires one hard copy of the approved plans at the project site, and it says it would prefer that copy printed in color so inspectors can spot key items faster.
Prices (flat, 18×24 to 36×48)
| Per sheet | |
|---|---|
| Black & white | $1.95 |
| Color | $3.75 |
Where we ship in San Antonio
We ship San Antonio orders to Downtown, Southtown and the Pearl, Stone Oak and the Medical Center, Alamo Ranch on the far West Side, and Brooks on the South Side. We also ship to New Braunfels, Schertz, Boerne and Converse. Those cities run their own permitting, and the DSD bulletins here are the City of San Antonio’s.
What San Antonio’s Development Services Department (DSD) asks for
DSD takes applications online through the Build SA portal and reviews PDFs. The printing comes after approval. Quoted from DSD Information Bulletins 101 and 103:
| Rule | What DSD says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New homes | “Plans must be submitted in PDF format through our online portal.” | DSD Information Bulletin 101, New Residential Permit Information (rev. Apr 1, 2025) |
| Portal | “All applications should be applied for electronically through our Build SA portal” | Same |
| Approved set | “The approved plans will consist of the latest version of each sheet and will include a City approval stamp.” | DSD Information Bulletin 103, Commercial Checklist and File Submittal (rev. Jan 2026) |
| Copies | “The customer will be able to make as many printed copies as needed from the approved plan set.” | Same |
| On site | “After permit issuance, Customers are required to provide one hard copy of the approved construction plans at the project site for City Inspectors.” | Same |
| Color | “The City would prefer the approved plans be printed in color in order to assist the inspectors in quickly identifying key inspection items.” | Same |
How to order with those rules in mind:
- Print the approved set in color. DSD says it prefers color on the job-site copy, so order it at $3.75 a sheet. Extra working copies for crews can be black and white at $1.95.
- Print the latest stamped sheets. Download the approved set from the Plan Room after issuance and upload that PDF, so every page carries the City approval stamp.
- Print at the drawn size so the written scale stays true.
- Need more than one copy? DSD says you can print as many copies as you need from the approved set.
Print at the drawn size so the written scale holds (how to check). Color or B&W? See black and white or color plan prints.
We print DSD’s stamped PDF on white 20 lb bond, exactly as issued. DSD and your designer have the final say on what you submit and keep on site, so confirm with them first.
Built for San Antonio jobs
- Color job-site copies of commercial plans, which DSD prefers, at $3.75 a sheet.
- Extra black-and-white working copies for crews at $1.95, which DSD says you can print as needed.
- New-home job-site sets with the City approval stamp on every sheet.
- The latest stamped sheets after a revision.
Quick cost examples (print only; shipping chosen at checkout)
| Example | Sheets | Print total | With code WELCOME20 (20% off your first order) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial job-site hard copy, 18-sheet set, color (City’s stated preference) | 18 | $67.50 | $54.00 |
| Same 18-sheet set in black and white | 18 | $35.10 | $28.08 |
| New-home job-site set, 12 sheets, color | 12 | $45.00 | $36.00 |
| Extra B&W copy of the 12-sheet set for the superintendent | 12 | $23.40 | $18.72 |
Frequently asked questions
Who prints DSD-approved plans for San Antonio jobs?
Download the approved set after issuance, upload it here, and choose color for the inspector copy. Orders placed by 3 PM ET ship the same day.
Does San Antonio require printed plans on site?
Yes, for commercial permits DSD’s Information Bulletin 103 says customers must provide one hard copy of the approved construction plans at the project site for City inspectors.
Should the job-site set be in color?
DSD says it would prefer the approved plans be printed in color, to help inspectors spot key items. Color is $3.75 a sheet at any size.
Can I submit paper plans to DSD?
DSD’s residential bulletin says plans must be submitted in PDF format through the online portal. Printing comes after approval, for the job site.
Can I make extra copies of the approved plans?
Yes. DSD says customers can make as many printed copies as needed from the approved plan set. Upload the approved PDF and choose the number of copies.
Do New Braunfels or Boerne follow DSD’s color preference?
No. This page covers the City of San Antonio’s DSD. Other cities nearby set their own requirements.
