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The Permit Processing and Inspection Program provides City permitting functions at a One-Stop Permit Center, including public information, application review and acceptance, routing, fee collection, and issuance of all permit applications. This program manages the review of plans for work being performed within city limits to ensure compliance with required standards and regulations.  The program also provides daily inspections of construction, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work at job sites to ensure all work conforms to current code requirements.

The Building Department office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.  Please note the Permit Center closes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays for staff training.  Please note City Hall is closed on Fridays and all legal holidays.

The Building Inspectors are only in the office to schedule Building Inspections between 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday.

To schedule an inspection, please call (510) 747-6830 at least two days in advance of desired inspection date.

Phone Numbers

To contact a Permit Technician (510)747-6800

Fax # (510) 865-4053

Staff Contact Numbers

Helpful Links and Information

Apply for a Building Permit Online (Contractors Only)Permit_Button

Code Violation Complaint Form

Documents and Forms

Permit History Retrieval

Most Common Fees

Links to Contractors State License Board Informational Pamphlets

Building Official Articles

Building Code Interpretations