Permit fee scam alert: Applicants have reported receiving fraudulent emails requesting payment by wire transfer. The City will never ask you to pay fees by wire transfer, cryptocurrency, Zelle, or Venmo. If you receive a suspicious payment request, contact the Planning & Building Department at (510) 420-3050 to verify.
Learn more about this scam and how to protect yourself.
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
Permit guides
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
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: