Permit Berkeley California Service Center

Assistance regarding online and offline building and safety services offered by the Department of Planning & Development under the supervision of the City of Berkeley can be availed by customers. Information about other service sectors/departments falling under the Department of Planning & Development can be obtained through the Contact Us page. Customers can reach out to the division or department by making a direct call at the provided numbers (510) 981-7400 or (510) 981-2489 or 311 from any landline in the City of Berkeley.
Fax: (510) 981-7470

Building Inspections

To schedule a building inspection, follow the provided link or call at (510) 981-7440 during the department's operational hours. If the building or property address is not listed for scheduled inspections, contact (510) 981-7440 and press option (zero) between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on the Scheduled Day.

Covid19 Questions

Latest updates on Covid19 for all departments or inquiries can be addressed via email at Covid19@cityofberkeley.info.

TDD/TTY

Impaired customers can seek assistance by contacting (510) 981-6903.

Inspector Availability Hours

Information about inspector availability via phone or in person can be obtained by dialing (510) 981-7440 and pressing option 2. Customers are requested to reach out in the afternoons only, Between Monday and Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 4:25:00 p.m.

Other Inspections

For Fire Prevention inspections, contact the emergency department at (510) 981-5585 .

For Public Works Inspections

Feel free to contact the Engineering Division at (510) 981-6400 .

Building Permit Validity

Buildingandsafety@cityofberkeley.info
(510) 981-7500 .
1947 Center Street, 3rd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (The Land Use / Zoning Counter Remains Closed on Fridays Except By Appointment While PSC is Closed on Every 2nd Friday of Every Month). Send issues and queries regarding the Department of Planning & Development at Planning@cityofberkeley.info.

Near Me Locations

Customers can find Nearby Permit Centers by following the provided path.

Parking Permits & Fees Payment

Residential Parking Permits

City of Berkeley Customer Service Center

Rpp@cityofberkeley.info
1947 Center Street, 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-7200
Monday Thru Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. & All Fridays - CLOSED

Pay Parking Citations

(855) 435-7112

Indigent Payment Plans for Parking Citations

(844) 855-2333

Citation Payments

City of Berkeley, Parking Citation Processing Center, P.O. Box 29, Berkeley, CA 94701

Residential Preferential Parking

1947 Center Street, 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 981-7200

Petition Forms

Mcotterill@cityofberkeley.info
510-981-6433

How to Get Seller's Permit or New Business License

To apply for New Business Licenses online, follow the provided path or contact the below means for more information regarding permit applications.
BusLic@ci.berkeley.ca.us
1947 Center Street, Berkeley, CA 94704

Business License Review

Land Use Planning

(510) 981-7410
Planning@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Environmental Health

(510) 981-5310
EnvHealth@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Toxics Management

(510) 981-7460
Toxics@ci.berkeley.ca.us
Zero Waste Services: (510) 981-7270
CustomerService@CityofBerkeley.info

Fire Marshall

(510) 981-5585 / Fire@ci.berkeley.ca.us