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.
Planning & Building Department
We issue permits, make sure buildings are safe, and work with the community to plan for the future of Piedmont’s built environment.
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Planning Permits
Building Permits
Inspections
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Accessory Dwelling Units
Design Standards & Guidelines
Objective Design Standards
Moraga Canyon Specific Plan
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 are no longer accepted for most permit types.
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We’re here to help make your project a success. You can call, email, or visit us in person.
Call us
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- Monday to Thursday
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Closed Fridays
Appointments
Planning permits
- Monday to Thursday
- 8:30am to 4pm
- Virtual or in-person
- Schedule by emailing [email protected] or call (510) 420-3050