Utility Excavation (x) also includes minor encroachment (ENMI) for any above or below ground structures, cabinets, or antennas. Note: only Utility Companies or Utility Company approved contractors may apply for this permit. For more information, please see the FAQs and Informational Flow Charts in the application link above.
Apply By Email: email your completed application to DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov and Tesfaye Beyene tbeyene@oaklandca.gov.
Apply In Person: The DOT Permit Counter is open to the public at our Permit Center on the 2nd Floor of 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. Click here to schedule an appointment. Please note: masks are required for entry into City buildings.
If you have questions about the Utility Excavation Permit, please call the DOT Permit Counter at 510-238-3199 or email DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov.