Planning Division
E-Permits Portal Down For Upgrades:
May 9-10: During this period, applicants and staff will be unable to access online applications. Also, payments will not be able to be made online, though physical checks could be dropped off at the Permit Center on the first floor of City Hall, 777 B Street, during business hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday or mailed to the appropriate contacts.
For support during down periods, please contact:
- Urgent life safety inspections: Dennis Zafiratos at dennis.zafiratos@hayward-ca.gov or (510) 583-4150
- Minor encroachment permit inspection: Ali Tavana at ali.tavana@hayward-ca.gov or (510) 583-4796
- Fire permit questions: (510) 583-4900
Hayward e-Permits are here!
Hayward's new online permitting system offers an easy, convenient way to submit permit applications for development projects, add contractors to your project, pay fees, download permits, schedule inspections, check your inspector's estimated time of arrival (ETA), see inspection results, and so much more without ever leaving your home or office. Learn more about our new system below.
E-Permits Portal E-Permits Help Center Permit Center
The Planning Division provides guidance on development and growth in accordance with the City’s General Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinance and State and Federal laws.
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