Permits
Now Available for In-Person Services
The permit center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 am to 4 pm and Wednesday 8 am to 3pm. However, we encourage you to continue accessing City services online, by email and by phone.
Upon arrival to City Hall, visitors will be asked to follow health protocols to help keep everyone safe and healthy. View more information on City Hall's reopening plan.
Permit Center Reservations (Appointment Required): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 am to 4 pm and Wednesday 8 am to 3pm: Schedule Appointment.
A banner permit is required to have banners installed over E 14th Street between Davis and West Juana.
For further information and date restrictions, please call 510-577-6009 or send an email to [email protected].
Download a copy of the Banner Permit (PDF).
To submit, please email your completed application to [email protected].
An Encroachment permit is required when work is occurring within the public right-of-way.
Obtaining an Encroachment Permit
- Check Encroachment Permit Checklist.
- Complete and submit Encroachment Permit application.
- Supplemental Subcontractor Form (If necessary)
- Provide site specific, Civil Engineer stamped, Traffic / Pedestrian Control Plans (Per CA MUTCD standards)
- Ensure all contractors and sub-contractors have City Business License and current certificates of insurance on file with the city.
- Submit sewer lateral / pipe burst forms (if necessary)
- Submit Preconstruction video (if necessary)
- Pay Encroachment Permit fees and security deposit.
Other item may be necessary depending on the scope or work. Please refer to the Encroachment permit requirements for more information.
For further information, please call 510-577-6009 or send an email to [email protected].
Download the Encroachment Permit 2023 (PDF).
To submit, please email your completed application to [email protected].
Grading permits are required for any grading project that involves movement of 50 cubic yards or more (approximately 6 dump truck loads) of soil or the excavation of a hole or trench 5 feet deep or more and other conditions as described in the San Leandro Municipal Code. Excavations for swimming pools are exempt from grading permits.
Fees for grading permits are based on the work to be done. The basic cost of the permit is $65 plus an deposit varying in price according to work being done.
For further information, please call 510-577-6009 or send an email to [email protected].
Download a copy of the Grading Permit Application (PDF).
To submit, please email your completed application to [email protected].
Resources
Fees / Documents
Effective July 1, 2021 all applications will incur a non-refundable 6% technology fee to cover costs related to appointments, permit processing, digital plan reviews, tracking, payments, and filing. The technology fee will be assessed on all permit activity charges upon final close-out. Fees are updated annually and codified in Title 6, Chapter 4 of the San Leandro Administrative Code.