Permits & Licenses

Online applications

The City of Piedmont has a new online permitting system called eTRAKiT. You can now apply for and track your application online. Paper and email applications will no longer be accepted after December 11, 2023.

Inspections Building permits Planning permits Fees and payments Create an account eTRAKiT Portal

More permits and licenses

These permits are not yet available online. You can download the application and submit them by email, mail, or in-person.

Business licenses Home occupation permits

Customer service

We’re here to help make your project a success. You can call, email, or visit us in person.

Call us

  • For Planning, Building, and Public Works permits, call (510) 420-3050
  • For business licenses and street use permits, call (510) 420-3040
  • For dog licenses, street vendor, and solicitor permits, call (510) 420-3010

Walk-in, no appointment needed

Permit Counter

For Planning, Building, and Public Works permits:

Monday to Thursday
8:30am to 5pm
Closed Fridays

City Hall Front Counter

For business licenses and street use permits:

Monday to Friday
8:30am to 5pm
Closed between 12 to 1pm for lunch

Appointments

Planning permits

Monday to Thursday
8:30am to 4pm
Virtual or in-person
Make an appointment: