Who can apply for a Hayward building permit?

The form states that permits are issued only to a licensed contractor or authorized agent. An owner may apply for an occupied primary residence and must attach the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form.

What information does the application request?

It asks for project and property details, applicant and owner contact information, contractor information, workers’ compensation declarations, and applicable permit fee worksheet details.

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The application is signed without a notary. It includes workers’ compensation declarations affirmed under penalty of perjury, but does not require notarization.

How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

The form lists the City of Hayward Development Services Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. It does not specify a submission method.

Hayward, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners, authorized agents, and licensed contractors use this application to request a Hayward building permit and provide project, applicant, and contractor information.

What this form is

The application requests project and property details, applicant and owner contact information, and contractor and workers’ compensation declarations. It includes permit fee worksheets and routing and approval sections. The form states that a permit is issued only to a licensed contractor or authorized agent; an owner seeking a permit for an occupied primary residence must attach the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form.

Who needs it

A property owner, authorized agent, or licensed contractor seeking a building permit for work in Hayward should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the City of Hayward Development Services Department, 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541, and phone 510.583.4140. It does not state a submission method.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer affirms the workers’ compensation declarations under penalty of perjury, and the form does not require notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter project, property, applicant, owner, and contractor details, and complete the applicable declarations and fee worksheet sections.
3
Gather Required Attachment
If applying as an owner for an occupied primary residence, attach the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form.
4
Submit To The City
The form lists the Development Services Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541; it does not specify a submission method.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a Hayward building permit?: The form states that permits are issued only to a licensed contractor or authorized agent. An owner may apply for an occupied primary residence and must attach the Owner-Builder Disclosure Form.
What information does the application request?: It asks for project and property details, applicant and owner contact information, contractor information, workers’ compensation declarations, and applicable permit fee worksheet details.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary. It includes workers’ compensation declarations affirmed under penalty of perjury, but does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: The form lists the City of Hayward Development Services Department at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. It does not specify a submission method.

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