You must obtain a business license from Alameda County only if you are conducting any type of business, including leasing residential and commercial property, or your business is based in an unincorporated area of Alameda County. DO NOT APPLY TO ALAMEDA COUNTY IF YOU OPERATE A BUSINESS WITHIN CITY LIMITS.
While license rules vary by city and county, some common local business licenses include: Operating licenses. Building permits. Zoning and land use permits. Health licenses and permits. Signage licenses.
Retaining walls that are not part of a building shall have a maximum height of 6 feet. Retaining walls with a height greater than 4 feet shall not have a horizontal measurement of greater than 20 feet per retaining wall, and 40 cumulative feet for all such walls.
For County assistance, please call 510.208. 9770 for a menu of County Agencies and Departments. You can also look up telephone numbers in the County Telephone Directory.
New Business License Web Portal Announcement Please visit to apply for or renew your business license. For business license assistance, please contact HdL at (510) 250-1889 or Alameda@HdLGov. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us at (510) 747-4851.
How to check a business license in California? 1. California Secretary of State's Business Search Tool. California's Secretary of State has provided the business search feature online. City or County Government Websites. Direct Contact with Local Licensing Departments. 4. California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
It's easy to do online, or visit the Office of Finance to complete your application in person. The State of California requires businesses that sell goods and products to obtain a California Sales Tax Certificate Number (also called a Seller's Permit).
For any questions or information regarding Medi-Cal health plans, visit or call a Health Care Options (HCO) representative at 1-800-430-4263. The following health plans are available in Alameda County: Alameda Alliance; or, Kaiser Permanente, if certain criteria are met.
How to Find Construction Jobs to Bid On Construction Bidding Websites. Online Searches and Job Boards. Government Websites. Networking. Cold Calling and Outreach. Maintain Strong Relationships With Current and Former Clients. Build Relationships With Subcontractors. Social Media: LinkedIn and Facebook Groups.