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**Important Notices**
Operating Schedule for Development Services Center
The City continues to enhance access to online services to make it easier and more convenient for the public. As the use of online services increases, the City anticipates that the need for in-person services may begin to decrease. As a result, the City is implementing a pilot plan for reopening the Development Services Center. The plan is outlined below and subject to change. Any updates will be available at Fremont.gov/DSC.
The City's Development Services Center, located at 39550 Liberty Street, is open to the public on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, the Center is closed while staff focuses on processing online submittals for permits. City staff from the different divisions within the Center are available by phone or email to provide assistance. View a list of contact information. All visitors are encouraged to wear a face mask but not required.
Online Permits Using Citizen Access
The City has implemented an online submittal process for all new permit requests using the City's Citizen Access portal. The online submittal process should be used for all new permit requests including planning permits, building/fire permits, solar permits, and engineering permits. This includes building permits for basic home upgrade projects like water heater replacements, roof replacements, and minor kitchen/bathroom remodels. For more information, please visit the City's Online Permits webpage.Electronic Plan Review
The City is now using Electronic Plan Review (ePR) for planning permits, building/fire permits, solar permits, and engineering permits. When requesting one of these types of permits, applicants are able to use the City’s online permitting portal, Citizen Access, to submit their project plans and connect with City staff on the review process. For more information, please visit the City's ePR webpage.
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Building and Fire Codes
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Building Code Handouts
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Building Permits
Find permit information related to building and construction, including:
Electronic Plan Review
Forms
Plan Check Review
Learn more about submitting your projects and plans for review
Plan Review Schedule
Look up timetables for the plan review process
Request to Extend Building Permit
Residential Projects and Resources
Find everything you need to start your residential project
ADA Business Requirements
Building and Fire Codes
Find ordinances for building and fire codes, energy reach does, earthquake hazard reduction, and post-disaster situations
Building Code Handouts
Find codes for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
Building Permits
Find permit information related to building and construction, including:
- Online Permits
- Basic Home Upgrade Permits/Residential Express Permits
- Solar Permits and Power Storage Units Permits
Electronic Plan Review
- Electronic Solar Photovoltaic and Power Storage Unit Permits
- Electronic Commercial and Residential Plan Review
Forms
Plan Check Review
Learn more about submitting your projects and plans for review
Plan Review Schedule
Look up timetables for the plan review process
Request to Extend Building Permit
Residential Projects and Resources
Find everything you need to start your residential project
Citizen Access, the City of Fremont’s online portal for permitting
- Submit a new permit request for planning, building, fire, solar, and engineering permits.
- Look up permitting information on a specific property.
- Check on the status of a permit.
- Pay permit fees.
- Request a building inspection.
- Submit a concern to Code Enforcement.
- Visit Fremont.gov/CitizenAccess to get started.
- Learn how to use Citizen Access with our User Guide.
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Contact Us
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Plans and Permits
Email39550 Liberty St.
First Floor
Fremont, CA 94538
View MapPh: 510-494-4460
Fx: 510-494-4820
Staff Contact ListOffice Hours
Monday & Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
ClosedPhone and Email Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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