Excavation Permit

Minor Excavation (x) Permits are required before excavating the public right-of-way., including but not limited to, Soil Boring, Monitoring Well Excavation, Potholing, or UGS Tank Excavation.

An additional Obstruction Permit is required before blocking or obstructing the public right-of-way. An approved Traffic Control Plan may also be required to obstruct the sidewalk, bike lane, or vehicle travel lane.

Note: Utility companies, including EBMUD and PG&E, and contractors impacting utility company assets should apply for the Utility Excavation Permit.

Useful Resources

Apply for an Excavation Permit:

  1. Apply Online: Please visit the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Online Permit Center to apply for for the SL permit. New Contractors can create a username and password and follow the steps to create an account. For assistance with creating an account and registering to the ACA Online Permit Center, please contact Emily Jue at EJue@oaklandca.gov.
  2. Apply By Email: email your completed application to DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov.
  3. Apply In Person: The Transportation Permit Counter is open to the public on the 2nd Floor of 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. Schedule an appointment on Tuesday or Thursday. Drop-in on Monday or Wednesday.

If you have questions, please call the DOT Permit Counter at 510-238-3199 or email DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov.

Transportation Permit Counter Hours

  • Monday: 9am - 3pm walk-in
  • Tuesday: 9am - 12pm / 1pm - 4pm by appointment only
  • Wednesday: 10am - 2pm walk-in
  • Thursday: 9am - 12pm / 1pm - 4pm by appointment only
  • Friday: Closed
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