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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 Notices**


Development Services Center Closed March 16 to April 7, 2020

Effective Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, April 7, 2020, most City of Fremont facilities will be closed to the public, including the Development Services Center located at 39550 Liberty Street in Fremont. The Development Services Center is the City's one-stop shop for accepting, reviewing, and approving permit applications and construction documents for all types of projects. During this closure, the City will not be processing permits.
The health and safety of the Fremont community is the City’s number one priority as we continue to monitor the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The City is implementing these temporary precautionary changes to non-essential City operations to protect City employees and the public who use City services by limiting person-to-person contact.

If you have scheduled business with the Development Services Center (building inspections, plan check appointments, etc.) you will be contacted by City staff. Staff will also be available by phone or email to provide assistance and answer questions. Please see the contact information below.

  • Building Inspection: 510-494-4400 or email
  • Code Enforcement: 510-494-4430 or email
  • Development Services Center: 510-494-4443 or email
  • Housing: 510-494-4500 or email
  • Planning: 510-494-4440 or email
  • Plans and Permits: 510-494-4460 or email
  • Sustainability: email
Further updates regarding service delivery will be announced over the following days as additional information is available.

The City continues to work closely with Alameda County Public Health Department to monitor and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. For more information and updates, please visit the City's Coronavirus webpage.

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.

Citizen Access


Introducing Citizen Access, the City of Fremont’s new online tool for looking up permitting information on a specific property, checking on the status of a permit, requesting a building inspection, and submitting a complaint to the City's Code Enforcement division. Citizen Access is quick, convenient, and easy to use. Visit Fremont.gov/CitizenAccess to get started.



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  • 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.