Permits, Plans & Projects (A-Z)

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E-Permits Portal Down For Upgrades:

May 9-10: During this period, applicants and staff will be unable to access online applications. Also, payments will not be able to be made online, though physical checks could be dropped off at the Permit Center on the first floor of City Hall, 777 B Street, during business hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday or mailed to the appropriate contacts.

For support during down periods, please contact:

 

VISIT THE E-PERMITS PORTAL
E-PERMITS PORTAL HELP CENTER

Step-by-step videos and how-to documents in one convenient location!

NEED ADDITIONAL E-PERMITS HELP? EMAIL: e-permits@hayward-ca.gov

 TO CHECK THE STATUS OF A PERMIT PLEASE VISIT OUR E-PERMITS PORTAL , FOR ALL OTHER PERMITS OR PROJECT INFORMATION, SEE BELOW.

Updated: June 29, 2023

Assembly Bill 2011 (AB 2011) and Senate Bill 6 (SB 6), both effective on July 1, 2023, create processes and standards to permit residential development on sites zoned and designated for commercial and retail uses. 

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Plan - Requires Planning Director Approval: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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Plan - Requires Planning Commission Approval: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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If a project or activity is going to be performed within the public right-of-way, an Encroachment Permit is required.

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A Film Permit Application is required to film in the City of Hayward

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Plan - Public Works: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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Distributing free food to those in need? Apply for a food sharing permit with the City to protect public health and safety.
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Plan - Requires Planning Director Approval: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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Plan - Requires City Council Approval: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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Plan - Requires Planning Commission Approval: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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Updated: May 18, 2023

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Plan - Requires Planning Commission Recommendation and City Council Approval: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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Plan - Needs Approval by Planning Commission and City Council: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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Plan - Pre-Applications: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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Plan - Requires Planning Director Approval: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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Plan - Requires Planning Director and/or Planning Commission and City Council Approval: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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Plan - Pre-Applications: Submit online via e-Permits Portal

E-Permits Portal

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