Operational permits for businesses
Your business may need operational permits based on what your business does.
If your business has a physical location in Berkeley, make sure to get zoning approval and building construction permits first, if needed.
Find requirements for your business
You may need permits or services from more than one City department.
- Fire safety
- Food service
- Hazardous materials
- Tobacco retail
- Tattooing, body piercing, and permanent cosmetics
- Swimming pools and spas
- Outdoor commerce, sidewalk seating, and parklets
- Single-use bags
Not sure which requirements apply to your business? Contact the Office of Economic Development at OEDmailbox@berkeleyca.gov for help finding the right information or point of contact within the City.
