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.

Building permits

Most construction projects and repairs require a building permit.

The City of Piedmont has a new online permitting system called eTRAKiT. You can now apply for and track your building permit online. Paper and email applications for building permits are no longer be accepted. The submittal date of each permit application (e.g. for the purposes of the Permit Streamlining Act and shot clock requirements) is the date that all processing fees are paid. 

Apply for a permit on eTRAKiT How to apply for a permit on eTRAKiT Types of permits What to include with your application Turnaround times Fees and payments Working with a contractor Doing the work yourself Making changes to approved plans Projects exempt from permits

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