Emeryville, CA · Alameda County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a building permit from the City of Emeryville and describe proposed construction work.
What this form is
The application requests applicant and project details, including the site address, work description, valuation, and documents submitted. It also includes contractor or owner-builder, workers’ compensation, and construction-lending declarations, plus a signature and date. Use it to apply for a building permit for work covered by the form; it does not state a submission deadline or fee amount.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a building permit for construction work in Emeryville, including property owners and contractors, use 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 without a notary; it includes declarations under penalty of perjury, and the applicant signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Emeryville building permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and project details, describe the proposed work, and complete the applicable declarations.
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Gather Project Documents
Circle the documents submitted, such as drawings, product information, calculations, or specifications.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Emeryville building permit application request?
- It asks for applicant, contractor or engineer details, project address and work description, valuation, documents submitted, and applicable declarations.
- Who uses the Emeryville building permit application?
- Applicants requesting a building permit use it, including property owners and contractors. The form includes contractor and owner-builder declarations.
- Do I need a notary for the Emeryville building permit application?
- No. The application has no notary block. It includes declarations under penalty of perjury, and the applicant signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Emeryville building permit application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.