Welcome to the City of Alameda Permit Portal
Getting Started
- Register for an account or log in to apply for or to access your existing Planning, Building, Public Works, or Fire Application.
- Need help? View instructions on How to register for an account.
Express Permits
Registered users may apply for certain permits for work that does not require plan review or construction drawings.
DOES NOT include any work that needs new or modified framing or structural work.
Pre-Application Permits
If your permit DOES NOT qualify for an Express Building Permit, then you will be required to file a Building Pre-application.
Build Permits include:
- Permits that require plan-review and construction drawings
- Fire Permits
- Certificate of Occupancies
- Non-residential electric vehicle chargers
View instructions on how to apply for a Building Pre-Application.