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Building and Safety

CITY HALL REOPENS FOR IN-PERSON SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT

Beginning Monday , August 1st, 2021 City Hall will be open to the public still on a limited basis Monday,

Tuesdays, Thursday from 8:30 AM -4:00 PM and Wednesdays 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. 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. Building Phone: 510-577-3405

Building Permit Center Hours and appointment link below:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am to 3:30 pm and Wednesdays 8:30 am to 3:00pm|

Schedule Appointment

Building and Safety Services oversees the department's Permit Center. Residents and businesses

come to the Permit Center to process building permit applications, answer questions regarding

current building codes, and plan submittal requirements. Building and Safety Services also

oversees the Federal Flood Plain Program and the Earthquake Retrofit Program.

General Information

Fees/Forms/Facts

Building Code Enforcement Request

Building Permits/Plan Review

Schedule an Inspection (including Alameda County Fire Department)

Earthquake Retrofit Programs

Staff Directory

Inspection Scheduling
To schedule a Fire Inspection, contact the Fire Prevention Office at 510-577-3317.
Do you need to schedule a building inspection? Click for our Accela System to schedule your appointment online.

If you have trouble using the online permit system, please call us at 510-577-3405.

City Departments

Public Agencies

Building permits can only be issued to a licensed contractor or a property owner. To verify contractor license information, go to http://www.cslb.ca.gov/ .