City of Alameda and AMP RFP for Audit Services - Feb 2023(PDF, 440KB)

Answers to RFP Questions - City of Alameda(PDF, 483KB)

The City of Alameda (“City”) is seeking proposals from qualified public depositories (a state or national bank located in California, as defined by Section 53635.2 of the California Government Code) in providing comprehensive banking services. The bank must be a member of the Federal Reserve System. The bank must be a Federal or State of California chartered bank and in good standing among other comparable banks.

Click here(PDF, 446KB) for the full RFP.

Are you interested in doing business in Alameda?  Please click on the link below to learn more about obtaining a business license or how to renew your current license. 

Business License

Download Business License Application here(PDF, 190KB).

Looking for all current Alameda Business Licenses? Click here.

Below are the Master Fee Schedules and Amendments for the City of Alameda.

• Master Fee Schedule 2022-23(PDF, 13MB)
• Master Fee Schedule 2021-22(PDF, 13MB)
• Master Fee Schedule 2020-21(PDF, 13MB)

• Master Fee Schedule 2019-20(PDF, 445KB)

• Master Fee Schedule 2018-19(PDF, 1MB)

• Master Fee Schedule 2017-18(PDF, 351KB)

Amendments 

Development Impact Fees

• DIF Staff Report
• DIF Update and Study
• Fee Comparison

The City of Alameda is pleased to inform you of recent changes to Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) services.  Effective as of December 12th, 2022, you are able to review your business information, and remit payment online here.

To log into your account, make a payment, or use other online services, you will need your account number and web PIN.

To remit payment by mail, please use this form(PDF, 63KB).

Please be advised that the TOT rate increased from 10% to 14% of gross revenue on January 1st, 2023.  This rate was adopted by the electorate at an election held on November 8th, 2022.  City Council adopted the increase at its December 21st, 2022 meeting.  This tax will be collected beginning January 1st, 2023.

There is a 10% penalty applied on the first day of the second month after the due date on outstanding taxes.  For example, taxes for the January period must be paid by the last day of February or the penalty will apply on March 1st.  In addition, interest at the rate of 1.5% of the taxes due will apply on the first day of each month on the same accrual basis as the penalty.

The City is available to assist with any questions you may have over the phone at 510-747-4881 from Monday-Thursday, 8:00am - 6:00pm (PST), or by email at Finance@AlamedaCA.gov

UUT EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

The UUT ordinance exempts or excludes a number of persons and entities from the utility users tax.  All persons and entities that are not included in the definition of "person" are excluded from the tax.  See Section 3-59.2.  All persons and entities that enjoy a constitutional exemption are exempt, including the City, and the State of California and its federal agencies or subdivisions.   See Section 3-59.3.  Federal credit unions and insurance companies must apply using specific exemption forms (see application forms below).  Any other persons seeking exemption from the UUT must submit the general exemption form.

Any service user that is exempt from the utility users tax, other than federal or state agencies or subdivisions with a commonly recognized name, must file an application with the Tax Administrator for an exemption and provide certain kinds of specific information depending on the nature of the exemption.  No service user shall be entitled to a refund if he/she fails to file an exemption form with the City of Alameda Finance Department.

The UUT ordinance may also have additional exclusions within each utility category.  Please read carefully each ordinance section to see if you are excluded from the tax.  If you have any questions, please e-mail finance@alamedaca.gov or send your inquiry to: 

City of Alameda
Attn: Finance Department, UUT
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 220
Alameda, CA  94501

 Click on the link to take you to the Rent Stabilization Page.

Listed below are the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for the City of Alameda.

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-22(PDF, 26MB)

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-21(PDF, 23MB)

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-20(PDF, 7MB)

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-19 (PDF, 19MB)

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-18(PDF, 19MB)

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-17(PDF, 5MB)

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-16(PDF, 7MB)

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-15(PDF, 13MB)

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-14(PDF, 8MB)

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-13(PDF, 5MB)

Annual Financial Report - FYE 06-30-12(PDF, 17MB)

DIF Staff Report(PDF, 159KB)

DIF Update and Study(PDF, 743KB)

Fee Comparison(PDF, 381KB)

5-Year DIF Report (AB1600)(PDF, 493KB)

Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report(PDF, 571KB)

City of Alameda Purchasing Policy(PDF, 125KB)
(PDF, 2MB)
City of Alameda Investment Policy(PDF, 507KB)

Debt Management Policy 2017(PDF, 436KB)

Current Pension OPEB Funding Policy(PDF, 184KB)

FY 2022-2023 Mid-Cycle Budget

PDF version(PDF, 5MB)

Some information will not show up properly in the PDF version.  Online viewing in the OpenGov platform on a computer or tablet is recommended to ensure full functionality.

 FY 2021-23 Biennial Budget

PDF version(PDF, 76MB)

Some information will not show up properly in the PDF version. Online viewing in the OpenGov platform on a computer or tablet is recommended to ensure full functionality. 

FY2020-21 Mid Cycle Budget(PDF, 30MB)

Follow the link below for Information on Mid-Year Review.  

2019-2020 Mid-Year Review 

Click on the link to download the Budget & Forecast for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 & 2020-2021. 

FY 2019-20 & 2020-21(PDF, 121MB)

Mid-Cycle Budget Update 2018-2019

FY 2018-19 Mid-Cycle Operating Budget(PDF, 7MB)

For more details about the FY 2017-18 and 2018-19 City Budget - Click here 

Click here to access the 2015-2017 Budget.

IRMA-Exemption-Letter.pdf(PDF, 251KB)