Berkeley, CA · Alameda County
Request for Service: Investigation of Unpermitted Construction
This request form lets a complainant ask Berkeley Building and Safety to investigate alleged unpermitted construction at a specified address.
What this form is
Use this form to request an investigation of alleged unpermitted construction in Berkeley. It asks for the construction address, details about the concern, and complainant information, including contact details and a signature. The form notes that anonymous requests may not be prioritized when there is insufficient information to investigate, and that an owner must permit entry to inaccessible areas.
Who needs it
A person, tenant, owner, neighbor, city agency, or other complainant seeking an investigation of alleged unpermitted construction can submit this form.
How to submit it
Send it to Building and Safety at 1947 Center St., 3rd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Request for Service: Investigation of Unpermitted Construction PDF.
- 2
Describe The Concern
Enter the address and clearly describe the alleged unpermitted construction and why you believe it is unpermitted.
- 3
Complete Complainant Information
Provide the requested complainant details, then sign and date the form.
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Send The Request
Send the form to Building and Safety at the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the unpermitted construction request?
- No. The request is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the unpermitted construction request?
- Send the completed form to Building and Safety at 1947 Center St., 3rd floor, Berkeley, CA 94704, or email [email protected].
- What information does the request ask for?
- It asks for the address and details of the alleged unpermitted construction, plus complainant information such as name, contact information, and signature.
- Can I submit the request anonymously?
- The form allows anonymous submittals but says they may not be prioritized if there is insufficient information to pursue an investigation.
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This Request for Service: Investigation of Unpermitted Construction doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berkeley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.