Albany, CA · Alameda County
Application for Encroachment Permit
This application is for applicants seeking approval for temporary or permanent construction activity in Albany’s public right-of-way.
What this form is
Use this application to request an encroachment permit for temporary or permanent construction activity in Albany’s public right-of-way. It asks for the work location, applicant and owner or client contact details, contractor license information, and a description of the work. The applicant must sign and date the acceptance of conditions; the form also contains permit conditions and spaces for city staff to record fees and approvals.
Who needs it
A person or company applying to perform temporary or permanent construction activity in Albany’s public right-of-way needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the encroachment permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the work location, applicant and owner or client contact details, license information, and work description.
- 3
Sign And Date
Sign and date the acceptance of conditions.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Albany encroachment permit application for?
- It requests approval for temporary or permanent construction activity in Albany’s public right-of-way and collects project, applicant, and owner or client details.
- Do I need a notary for the encroachment permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the encroachment permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.