Development Services Center

The Development Services Center (DSC) is a one-stop shop for accepting, reviewing, and approving applications and construction documents for all types of projects. Zoning, Planning, Engineering, and Building Inspection staff members are available to answer questions and assist you.

Important Notice: Limiting Weight of Building Plan Sets

The Development Services Center is implementing a 20-pound weight limit for building plans sets. Plans must be rolled and bound separately. Two or more sets rolled together cannot exceed 20 pounds. Single plan sets that exceed 20 pounds must be separated into volumes. Please keep this in mind when planning your visit. We appreciate your patience in implementing this new process.

Building Permits

Visit the DSC to obtain a building permit through the Plans and Permits Division. Building permits are needed for all new construction or alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, or repair of existing homes, buildings, or structures. To apply for a permit, bring the completed application and your plans to the DSC. The amount of time it takes to review plans and issue a permit will depend on the type of project. For more information, contact the Plans and Permits Division at 510-494-4460.

Self-Help Center

Find useful information to research the zoning and permitting history of a building or project. You can also submit a record request form via fax at 510-494-4820 or via email at bldinfo@fremont.gov. In many instances, records can be copied for a nominal charge.

Business Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Permit applications submitted less than one hour before closing may require an additional business day for processing.

Starting July 1, 2018, the cashier in the Permit Center will close promptly at 4 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and at 12 p.m. on Friday. This is necessary to provide sufficient time for the daily processing of Permit Center financial transactions. The City is recommending that persons needing to apply and/or pay for a permit should arrive by 3 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. on Friday. Persons arriving after these times may need to return the next business day to make a payment.

Save Time! Save Money!

Submit your project plans by email.
Over-the-counter plan check appointments can also be scheduled during normal office hours. Call 510-494-4461 or email dsc_recep@fremont.gov to schedule an appointment you will receive a response within 24 hours.
Please be advised that expedited plan check reviews are not available at this time. We will continue to monitor this and provide updates when available.

Fees

Tell Us How We Are Doing!

We are continually trying to improve our services. If you were issued a permit within the last year, please take a moment to take our quick survey. Thank you!