San Leandro, CA · Alameda County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, or their agents use this application to provide project details and request a building permit in San Leandro.
What this form is
The application provides project, owner, contractor, professional, and contact information for a proposed residential or non-residential building project. It asks for the project address, work description, valuation, and applicant signature, and includes valuation worksheets for new construction, additions, and alterations. Commercial tenants must submit the owner’s written approval for the work description; the form also notes that contractors need a current San Leandro business license at permit issuance.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or agents seeking a building permit for proposed work in San Leandro 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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the project, owner, contractor, professional, and contact information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
If you are a commercial tenant, include the owner’s written approval for the description of work.
- 4
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 Building Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for the project address, work description, valuation, owner and contractor details, professional information, project contact details, and an applicant signature and date.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Does the application include project valuation worksheets?
- Yes. Page 2 includes calculations for new construction or additions and for alterations, with minor, moderate, and major options.