Building permits in Hayward, CA
Hayward (Alameda County) follows California's statewide codes, but runs its own permit intake, forms, fees, and review timelines through its building department. Here's the general picture for the trades — and where to confirm the specifics.
Hayward runs permits through the e-Permits Portal (a Tyler EnerGov Citizen Self Service system reached via the city's stable /epermits shortlink) — applications, contractor assignment, fee payment, permit download, and inspection scheduling with live inspector ETAs all happen online — plus staff-assisted submittal at the Permit Center at 777 B Street (walk-ins Monday–Thursday mornings; Fridays virtual-only). The 2025 California Building Standards Code applies via Ordinance 25-13, effective January 1, 2026, and the FY 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule took effect July 1, 2026.
Verified local data — Hayward
Every fact below is sourced from a public City of Hayward document or portal page. Each carries the source URL and the date we last verified it.
- Permit portal
- Hayward e-Permits Portal (Tyler EnerGov Citizen Self Service)
verified Aug 9, 2026 · source · Stable city shortlink; currently resolves to https://haywardca-energovpub.tylerhost.net/Apps/SelfService#/home. Used to submit permit applications, add contractors to a project, pay fees, download permits, and schedule inspections
- Submission methods
Online · In-person
verified Aug 9, 2026 · source · Online via the e-Permits Portal (account registration required); staff-assisted submittal in person at the Permit Center, Hayward City Hall 1st floor, walk-ins Monday–Thursday 9 AM–1 PM
- Adopted code edition
2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, with Hayward amendments)
verified Aug 9, 2026 · source · Ordinance No. 25-13 (adopted December 2, 2025) adopts the 2025 California Building Code by reference as the Building Code of the City of Hayward, with local amendments; effective January 1, 2026. Note: this ordinance URL responds to GET requests only (HEAD returns 404)
Other local notes
Permit Center: 777 B Street, 1st floor lobby, Hayward, CA 94541; permits (510) 583-4005, Building Division (510) 583-4140; Monday–Thursday 9 AM–1 PM walk-ins, 1–5 PM by appointment.
verified Aug 9, 2026 · source
An e-Permits account is required for all users applying online — including customers who held permits before the portal launched; contractors are added to projects inside the portal.
verified Aug 9, 2026 · source
The e-Permits Portal schedules inspections and shows live status — including the inspector's estimated time of arrival (ETA) and inspection results.
verified Aug 9, 2026 · source
City Hall — including the Permit Center — is closed to the public on Fridays; Friday service is by virtual appointment only.
verified Aug 9, 2026 · source
Official building department
City of Hayward Permit CenterVerified Hayward specifics are shown above. For project-specific fees, timelines, and counter staff, this department is the authority.
Permits by trade in Hayward
Electrical permits
Service panel upgrades · Rewires and circuit additions · EV charger installs →
Plumbing permits
Water heater replacement · Repipes · Sewer line repair →
HVAC permits
AC / furnace changeouts · Heat pump installs · Mini-split systems →
ADU permits
New detached ADU · Garage or accessory-structure conversion · Junior ADU (JADU) within the existing home →
Solar permits
Rooftop solar PV systems · Battery energy storage (ESS) · Solar + storage retrofits →
Roofing permits
Full roof replacement (tear-off) · Re-roof / overlay where allowed · Structural sheathing or deck repair →
Common jobs in Hayward
Each job below is combined with Hayward's verified permit data — portal, fee schedule, and adopted code edition.
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