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NEED ADDITIONAL E-PERMITS HELP? EMAIL:

e-permits@hayward-ca.gov

 

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Holiday Closure Notification

UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The City of Hayward will be closed for business from Nov 25-29, 2024 and from Dec 23-Jan 3, 2025 for the upcoming holiday seasons.

Prior to the holiday closures: New applications and required payments/deposits must be submitted by Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and Wednesday, December 18, 2024, to allow time for noticing and routing prior to the closures.

During holiday closures: New applications and resubmittals may be submitted through the E-Permits Portal during the holiday closures, however those applications will not be reviewed, accepted or routed until the first business day following the closure. Staff will provide applicants with a status update within 48 hours from the reopening date.

MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE: As we continue to improve our services, we want to inform you about upcoming changes to our Master Fee Schedule. Starting January 1, 2025, new fees will take effect, and a 4% convenience fee will be applied to credit card transactions exceeding $250. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to review the updated fee schedule on our website Adopted FY 2025 Master Fee Scheduled - Effective January 1, 2025

 

 

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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.

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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.

Current Planning – Our Planning team reviews and processes new development applications and related environmental review for housing, commercial and industrial projects. Learn more by looking at our development activity, projects under environmental review and application types below. 
Advanced Planning – Our Planning team develops plans, programs and policies including updates to our General Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map and other advanced planning efforts to guide new developent in the City. Learn more by looking at our advanced planning projects currently underway. 
Engineering – Our Engineering team reviews and processes applications for subdivisions, encroachment permits, and special event permits. Learn more by looking at our application types below.
Landscape – Our Landscape team is responsible for processing tree permits and implementing our Tree Preservation Ordinance. Learn more by looking at our application types below.
 

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Planning Division

Email:

planning.division@hayward-ca.gov (Please include your address and a detailed description of your request)

Phone:

(510) 583-4216 (Please include your address and a detailed description of your request in your voicemail. For faster service, please email the Planning Division)

Permit Center Location:

777 B Street, First Floor
Hayward, CA 94541

Permit Center Office Hours:

Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Closed Fridays, weekends and holidays