Contact us through our Permit & Services Questions Portal or by phone at (510) 238-3891 for help. Most projects need Planning approval before getting a Building Permit to ensure they follow local land use and design rules.
How to Apply Step One: Gather Permit Record or Permit History. Step Two: Complete Your Application. Step Three: Submit Your Application & Documentation. Step Four: Schedule Field Inspection. Step Five: Certificate of Occupancy (CO) Issued. Step Six: Obtain Additional Permits (As Instructed by Inspector)
For urgent issues, call 311 or (510) 615-5566.
The California Building Code (CBC) states that no building or structure can be used or occupied until a building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. The penalties for operating without a certificate of occupancy in California can include fines of up to $1000 a day until the violation is corrected.
Contact BBCode-inspect@oaklandca. (510) 238-3444. 250 Frank H. Ogawa. 2nd Floor. Oakland, CA 94612.
Please report all non-emergency issues online at this page. For urgent issues, call 311 or (510) 615-5566.