Berkeley, CA · Alameda County
Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permit Application
Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, or demolition permits in Berkeley.
What this form is
This application requests Berkeley permits for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, and demolition work. It collects project details, work type, occupancy, valuation, and information about the owner, applicant, contractor, and design professional. The form also includes fee schedules for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits and states that plans and supporting documents must be submitted as unsecured, flattened PDFs with embedded fonts.
Who needs it
Owners, applicants, contractors, or design professionals seeking a listed Berkeley permit use this application and provide the relevant project and contact information.
How to submit it
The form lists the Permit Service Center at 1947 Center St., 3rd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704, and [email protected]. Plans and supporting documents must be submitted electronically as unsecured, flattened PDFs with embedded fonts.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it, and the document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the permit application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the project information, work type, and applicable owner, applicant, contractor, or design professional details.
- 3
Prepare Supporting Documents
Submit plans and supporting documents electronically as unsecured, flattened PDFs with embedded fonts.
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Submit To The City
Use the Permit Service Center address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What permits does this application cover?
- It covers building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and sign permits, and includes a work type option for demolition.
- What supporting documents must I provide?
- The form says plans and supporting documents must be submitted electronically as unsecured, flattened PDFs with embedded fonts.
- Do I need a notary for the Berkeley permit application?
- No. This application has no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it, and the document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Berkeley permit application?
- The form lists the Permit Service Center address and [email protected]. Plans and supporting documents must be submitted electronically as unsecured, flattened PDFs with embedded fonts.
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