What work can use this over-the-counter permit application?

Listed work includes minor plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work; water-heater and residential electrical-service replacement; re-roofing without added weight; like-for-like window replacement; and water or gas line repair or replacement.

Is a CF1R form required with this application?

Yes, the form states that a CF1R form is required for replacement of wall furnaces or HVAC units.

Union City, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

Email or Mail-In Process for Over-the-Counter Permits

Q: How do I submit the over-the-counter permit application?

Email the completed application to building@unioncity.org or mail it to the Building Division at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587. The invoice is emailed to the applicant.

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request eligible over-the-counter building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical permits by email or mail.

What this form is

This application requests an over-the-counter permit for eligible minor plumbing, mechanical, or electrical work, such as replacing a water heater or re-roofing without adding weight. Property owners or authorized agents complete it with the project type, work description, job address, valuation, owner information, and required signatures. The form also includes an owner-builder declaration, and a CF1R form is required for replacement wall furnaces or HVAC units.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking an eligible over-the-counter building, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical permit uses this application.

How to submit it

Email the completed application to [email protected] or mail it to the Building Division at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587. The invoice will be emailed to the applicant, and the hard copy will be mailed to the contractor’s address listed on the application.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; its owner-builder declaration is affirmed under penalty of perjury, but no separate notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the over-the-counter permit application.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the project type, work description, job address, valuation, and owner information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Form
For replacement wall furnaces or HVAC units, include the required CF1R form.
4
Submit to the Building Division
Email the completed application to [email protected] or mail it to the Building Division address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What work can use this over-the-counter permit application?: Listed work includes minor plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work; water-heater and residential electrical-service replacement; re-roofing without added weight; like-for-like window replacement; and water or gas line repair or replacement.
How do I submit the over-the-counter permit application?: Email the completed application to [email protected] or mail it to the Building Division at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587. The invoice is emailed to the applicant.
Do I need a notary for the over-the-counter permit application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Its owner-builder declaration is affirmed under penalty of perjury, and no separate notarized attachment is listed.
Is a CF1R form required with this application?: Yes, the form states that a CF1R form is required for replacement of wall furnaces or HVAC units.

Need something notarized?

This Email or Mail-In Process for Over-the-Counter Permits doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Union City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.