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County government · Alameda

Public Works Agency — Building Services

Alameda County building permit services. Confirm which county or city agency handles your property before applying.

County building permit informationOfficial instructions

Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Alameda County · Alameda — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Apply for building permits, submit plans, schedule inspections and check permit status through the Alameda County Permit

Programs & Services Projects Permits Doing Business with Us Careers Select Page search search Permits Building Permits Apply for building permits, submit plans, schedule inspections and check permit status through the Alameda County Permit Portal. Go to Building Permit Portal You’ll be redirected to the Alameda County Permit Portal. Public Works Permits Select a permit category below to find permit requirements and application information. Not sure which permit you need? Contact Us Encroachment Work within County roads, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way. Drilling & Wells Well construction, modifica

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Go to Building Permit PortalOfficial instructions

Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Alameda County · Alameda — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Go to Building Permit Portal

building permits, submit plans, schedule inspections and check permit status through the Alameda County Permit Portal. Go to Building Permit Portal You’ll be redirected to the Alameda County Permit Portal. Public Works Permits Select a permit category below to find permit requirements and application information. Not sure which permit you need? Contact Us Encroachment Work within County roads, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way. Drilling & Wells Well construction, modification, and drilling activities

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City government · Alameda

Oakland — Planning & Building Department

Building & Safety

City building permit informationOfficial instructions

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of Oakland · Oakland — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Planning & Building

using (R2H2) Program City Real Estate Development Opportunities Oakland and State Water Regulations Working for Oakland Planning & Building Doing Business with the City Doing Business With The City- Register with iSupplier Capital Contracts Division Border Wall and Debarred Contractors City Contracting Equity Contract Administration Unit Apply to be a Contractor Shop Oakland Map Shop Oakland Map FAQs Planning & Building Planning & Building Department One-Stop Permit Center: In-Person & Online S

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