Permit Center

Welcome to the City of Alameda Permit Center

We are located on the Ground Floor of City Hall; Room 190.

  • Due to limited staffing, the Permit Center is closed at lunchtime, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.  Last call for service occurs 30 minutes before closure.  Upon arrival to the Permit Center, visitors will be asked to sign in at the Qminder iPad kiosk and follow health protocols to help keep everyone safe.  
  • We encourage everyone to continue accessing City services online. The City of Alameda is not currently providing in-person “over the counter” plan review and permit issuance. Permits and plan reviews that would have previously been reviewed at the permit counter must be submitted online. 
  • Please do not resend duplicate emails and repeat phone calls as it reduces the staff's ability to respond to you sooner. The City works to respond to every customer in the order calls and emails are received. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

 

The Permit Center is the central location for obtaining Building, Fire, Planning, and Special Events permits. Permit Center staff assists customers through the permitting process from initial questions and preapplication meetings to inspections and final certificate of occupancy.

Please call (510) 747-6830 between 7:30 am - 8:30 am Monday through Thursday at least two business days in advance of the desired inspection date. During the summer months, it is advisable to schedule inspections at least 10 days in advance due to the busy construction season.

Code Compliance Complaint Form

Special Events play a vital role in building goodwill in our community, and engaging residents in meaningful activities. Depending on the nature of your event, you may need to obtain additional permits or approvals to ensure a well-planned, safe event. The page Special Events Permit outlines the types of special events that require permits. Most special events in Alameda require a $1,500 deposit. Certain permits require insurance and liability coverage naming the City of Alameda as an additional insured. Application packets for each permit type can be found here.

Explore a map of Alameda showing the location, status, and details of Building and Planning permits. Set up notifications for specific areas.
Explore Planning Applications
Explore Building Permits

 

Articles covering a variety of topics relating to building and permitting in Alameda.

 

Apply for a Building Permit

Camino is the Building Department's online application portal. 

Click here to start a Building Permit application (Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical permits)

Check Permit Status Here

Click Here to Check Permit Plan Review Status (Accela Citizen Access)

Planning & Zoning Applications

Visit the Planning Division page for Design Review, Use Permit, Zoning Compliance Determinations, and other Planning and Zoning information. 

 

Permit Center Hours

Monday - Thursday

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Closed for Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.  

Last call 30 minutes before closure.

Friday

CLOSED

 

 


Contact Us

(510) 747- 6800

permits@alamedaca.gov

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