MASKS ARE MANDATORY

Masks are required when you leave your house. The City posts daily updates about the actions we are taking to protect the community and slow the spread of COVID-19.

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UNHEALTHY AIR ALERT: Clean Air Shelter Open Sept 15

While libraries remain closed, a Clean Air Shelter has been set up in the back of the Main Library on Oak Street. For a clean air break, we are open today, Tuesday, September 15, from 10am-5pm. KN95 masks will be distributed upon request. Masks are mandatory. No books, food, or entertainment is available.

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Information for Residents

Below is everything you need to know as a resident of Alameda!

New Resident Guide

Welcome to Alameda! To help get you settled, we put together this list of quick resources

Get Around Alameda

Find the transportation options for you!

Housing

Click here to learn more about Alameda's Housing Authority.

Permit Center

The City of Alameda Permit Center is the central location for obtaining permits for planning, building, fire, engineering, and special events.

Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness in Alameda.

Health

Contact information for health-related issues

Animal Services

Dedicated to a safe, clean environment for you and your pet, and providing excellent care for lost and abandoned animals.

Immigration: Know Your Rights

Our residents have significant rights that protect them. Get information and online resources here.

Voter Information

To register to vote, please contact the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.

Airport Noise

Get important information and resources about the City's close proximity to the airport.

Submit a Service Request

Submit your request for service to the City, including potholes, street trees, sidewalk repairs, and more

Love Our Island

There is so much to love about our island. Buy Alameda merchandise and learn about volunteer opportunities here!

Alameda Volunteer Opportunities

Find the perfect volunteer opportunity at one of the City's many programs or partner organizations.

Prepare Our Island

How likely is there to be a nearby earthquake with a magnitude of at least 6.7 (fallen buildings, broken gas and water lines, fires) in the next 30 years?

Estuary Bridges

The Alameda County Public Works Agency operates and maintains six drawbridges over the Oakland-Alameda Estuary. Four of the bridges are for vehicle traffic, one bridge is for trains, and one bridge is exclusively for bicycles and pedestrians.