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Permit Center Hours & Location

Permit Center Location:

777 B Street, 1st floor lobby
Hayward, CA 94541 

Permit Center Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Walk-ins welcome and virtual appointments available
Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – By appointment only, in person and virtual
Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Virtual appointments only
Permit Center Contacts:

Building Division: (510) 583-4140
Fire Prevention: (510) 583-4900 | Email
Permits: (510) 583-4005
Planning Division: (510) 583-4216 | Email
Code Enforcement Division: (510) 583-4143 or contact your code inspector directly or the telephone number shown on the letter you received.

 

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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE: As we continue to improve our services, we want to inform you about upcoming changes to our Master Fee Schedule. Starting January 1, 2025, new fees will take effect, and a 4% convenience fee will be applied to credit card transactions exceeding $250. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to review the updated fee schedule on our website Adopted FY 2025 Master Fee Scheduled - Effective January 1, 2025

Introducing Hayward e-Permits Portal!

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Hayward's new online permitting system offers an easy, convenient way to submit permit applications for development projects, add contractors to your project, pay fees, download permits, schedule inspections, check your inspector's estimated time of arrival (ETA), see inspection results, and so much more without ever leaving your home or office. Learn more about our new system below.

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Other Helpful Resources:

A blue toolbox with toolsBuilding Division

The Building Division serves Hayward's residents and business community by ensuring that all buildings in the City are safe. We do this by reviewing preliminary drawings for code compliance and verifying quality of work during construction.

Learn more about building in Hayward →

 

A blue Safety Vest IconCode Enforcement Division

The Code Enforcement Division provides regulatory enforcement services for a broad range of adopted local, state and federal codes.

Find out about the codes and regulations in Hayward →

 

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Fire Prevention & Hazmat

The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for coordinating and conducting fire and life safety inspection services for the City of Hayward as well as ensuring the consistent regulation of hazardous materials and waste throughout the state.

Find out more about fire safety & hazardous materials →

 

Blue House IconHousing

Our goal is to expand access and choice for residents and protect their rights to quality homes that are affordable, safe, and healthy. Staff will still be available to assist the public by phone and e-mail. Housing Division staff can be reached directly at (510) 583-4454. Para español llamar (510) 583-5547.

Learn more about what we do →

Blue engineering toolsEngineering Division

The Engineering Division consists of Design Engineering, Construction Services, Development Engineering, Survey and Real Property sections.

Learn more about our responsibilities →

 
 

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Planning Division

The Planning Division provides guidance on development and growth in accordance with the City’s General Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinance and State and Federal laws.

Review the General Plan and other City Planning & Zoning Information →