Oakland, CA · Alameda County
Grading Permit Application
Property owners and their representatives use this application to request a permit for grading work at an Oakland job address.
What this form is
This application is for grading work and records the job address, property owner, contractor, engineers, purpose, excavation and fill quantities, equipment, haul details, and proposed dates. It also asks for the estimated grading cost and erosion-control measures, and includes spaces for bonds, approvals, and signatures. The form states that additional permits may apply to work in the public right of way, a watercourse, building construction, or blasting.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s agent seeking a grading permit for work in Oakland can complete the application with project and contractor details.
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 an estimate sheet as an attachment, with no notarized or sworn attachment described.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Grading Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Project Details
Fill in the job address, applicant and project information, grading quantities, dates, and other requested details.
- 3
Gather The Listed Attachment
Attach the estimate sheet for the total estimated cost of grading work.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Grading Permit Application request?
- It requests the job address, owner and contractor details, project purpose, excavation and fill quantities, equipment, haul information, dates, estimated cost, erosion controls, and approvals.
- Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists an estimate sheet as an attachment, but does not describe any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Grading Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachment does the application list?
- The form says to attach an estimate sheet for the total estimated cost of grading work.
Need something notarized?
This Grading Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.