Forms & Handouts

Special Event Permit

• Accessory Building Regulations(PDF, 226KB)
• Air Conditioner Ductless Mini Split(PDF, 379KB)
• Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction Request(PDF, 275KB)
• Appeal Hearing Application(PDF, 56KB)
• Applicability of the State Historical Building Code(PDF, 12KB)
• Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices(PDF, 219KB)
• Banner Application(PDF, 367KB)
• Bathroom Requirements - Residential (Currently under revision)(PDF, 27KB)
• Building Demo PCB Application(PDF, 500KB)
  Building Demo PCB Information(PDF, 184KB) 
  Building Permit Application(PDF, 184KB)
• Certificate of Occupancy for Existing Buildings(PDF, 92KB)
• Cleanwater Tips for Construction Sites(PDF, 1MB)
• COA Residential Rehab Program(PDF, 223KB)
• Code Compliance Complaint Form(PDF, 66KB)
• Code Upgrade Threshold(PDF, 11KB)
• Commercial Permit Submittal Requirements(PDF, 533KB)
• Electric Vehicle EVSE Permit Checklist(PDF, 423KB)
• Electrical Service Requirements(PDF, 2MB)
• Electrification/Rebates(PDF, 696KB)
• Exempt Buildings and Structures(PDF, 30KB)
• Fire Permit Application(PDF, 103KB)
• Foundations Minimum Requirements(PDF, 192KB)
• Gas Line Drawing Sample(DOCX, 98KB)
• Group U Division 1 Occupancies(PDF, 12KB)
• Guardrail & Handrail(PDF, 188KB)
• Kitchen Remodel Permit Requirements (Currently under revision)(PDF, 27KB)
• Massage Permit Application(PDF, 233KB)
• Per the Building Official & Code Interpretations(PDF, 267KB)
• Permit History Request(PDF, 220KB)
• Public Records Request(PDF, 61KB)
• Residential Accessory Space Requirements(PDF, 156KB)
• Residential Permit Submittal Requirements(PDF, 280KB)
• Residential Seismic Strengthening Plan(PDF, 2MB)
• Responding to Plan Check Comments(PDF, 61KB)
• Smoke and CO Alarm Requirements(PDF, 184KB)
• Solar Installation and Interconnection Requirements for Eligible Renewable Generation (ERG)(PDF, 980KB)
• Solar - Fire Safety Regulations(PDF, 111KB)
• State Historical Building Code(PDF, 127KB)
• Statement of Special Inspections(PDF, 392KB)
• TCO Requirements(PDF, 386KB)
• Temporary Electric Service Requirements(PDF, 1MB)
• Unreasonable Hardship for Existing Buildings(PDF, 62KB)
• Water Heater Installation Requirements(PDF, 251KB)
• Who May Prepare Plans?(PDF, 74KB)
• Vacant Building Monitoring Form FY 26(PDF, 242KB)

• Accessory Building Regulations(PDF, 226KB)
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) FAQ & Application rev (PDF, 449KB)1/25/2023(PDF, 449KB)
• Affordable Housing Worksheet(PDF, 118KB)
• Alameda SB 330 Preliminary Application(PDF, 531KB)
• Appeal Application(PDF, 255KB)
• Archaeological Resources - Procedures for Inadvertent Discoveries(PDF, 193KB)
• Bicycle Parking Requirements(PDF, 415KB)
• City-Facility-Renaming-Application(PDF, 104KB)
• Deck Regulations(PDF, 246KB)
• Demolition of a Structure(PDF, 1MB)
• Fence Regulations(PDF, 60KB)
• Food Truck Guidelines(PDF, 161KB)
• Lot Summary Table(PDF, 295KB)
• Planning Permit Application(PDF, 88KB)
• (, 0B)Planning Permit Submittal Checklist(PDF, 233KB) (Updated 1-10-23)
• Plot Plan Requirements(PDF, 77KB) 
• Preliminary Review - Planning(PDF, 70KB)
• Public Art Application for Developers(PDF, 81KB)
• Siding Replacement Guidelines(PDF, 157KB)
• Sign Permit Supplemental(PDF, 420KB)
• Temporary Sign Regulations(PDF, 394KB)
• Telecommunications Facilities Review Process(PDF, 113KB)
• Telecommunications Facilities Design Guidelines(PDF, 529KB)
• Tree Removal Regulations(PDF, 66KB)
• Use Permit Guidelines(PDF, 40KB)
• Use Permit Supplemental(PDF, 35KB)
• WELO Landscape Document Package(PDF, 792KB)
• Window Schedule(PDF, 127KB)
• Window Replacement(PDF, 713KB)
• Zoning Map 2019(PDF, 18MB)
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Business License Information

• Business License - Apply Online or download Application(PDF, 765KB)
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• If you are starting a new home office business located in Alameda you will need to complete a Home Occupation permit (link below) prior to filing for a business license.
• Home Occupation Application - Apply Online
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• If you are starting a new business located in Alameda you will need to complete a Zoning Clearance (linked below) prior to filing for a business license.
• Zoning Clearance for Businesses - Apply Online

        You may also print the forms to mail in or come by the Permit Center to apply. 

        Home Occupation Application(PDF, 242KB)

        Zoning Clearance Application(PDF, 230KB)

For Public Works permits, please visit www.alamedaca.gov/pwpermits