How Oakland's certificate works
Instead of a standard reroof permit, Oakland issues a self-certified Re-Roofing Certificate through its Online Permit Center. It covers one structure, is valid for 180 days, and is issued to a licensed contractor with a current business tax certificate or to the owner (Oakland).
Every East Bay jurisdiction
Updated November 11, 2026. Every incorporated city and town in this area is listed, plus each unincorporated county. A dollar fee is shown only when that jurisdiction publishes a reroof or residential permit fee on an official page or fee schedule; otherwise the table links the official schedule or building department.
Alameda County
| Jurisdiction | How the permit works | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Alameda Planning & Building |
| Albany | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Albany Building Division |
| Berkeley | The city issues building permits through its Planning & Development permit process. Homes in fire zones must also meet the city's 2025 WUI code chapter. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Berkeley: permits |
| Dublin | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (fee schedule) | City of Dublin: building fees (effective July 1, 2026) |
| Emeryville | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Emeryville Building Division |
| Fremont | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Fremont Building Division |
| Hayward | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Hayward Building Division |
| Livermore | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Livermore Building Safety & Permits |
| Newark | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Newark Building Inspection |
| Oakland | Self-certified Re-Roofing Certificate through the Online Permit Center; valid 180 days; one structure per certificate. Issued to a licensed contractor with a current Business Tax Certificate, or to the building owner or their legal representative. Fees are paid at application; the amount is not published on the certificate page. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Oakland: re-roofing and insulation certificates |
| Piedmont | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Piedmont Building Department |
| Pleasanton | Applications, plans and supporting documents are submitted electronically through the city's Accela Citizen Access portal. Residential reroofing is listed as a fixed-fee permit. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (fee schedule) | City of Pleasanton: permit fees handout (January 1, 2025) |
| San Leandro | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of San Leandro Building Division |
| Union City | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Union City Building Division |
| Unincorporated Alameda County | The county building department issues reroof permits for unincorporated areas. Apply through the county permit office or online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the county's current fee schedule (building department) | Alameda County Public Works: permits |
Contra Costa County
| Jurisdiction | How the permit works | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Antioch Building Division |
| Brentwood | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Brentwood Building Division |
| Clayton | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Clayton Building Division |
| Concord | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Concord Building Division |
| Danville | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | Town of Danville Building Division |
| El Cerrito | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of El Cerrito Building Division |
| Hercules | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Hercules Building Division |
| Lafayette | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Lafayette Building Division |
| Martinez | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Martinez Planning & Building |
| Moraga | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | Town of Moraga Building Division |
| Oakley | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Oakley Building Division |
| Orinda | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Orinda Building Division |
| Pinole | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Pinole Building Division |
| Pittsburg | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Pittsburg Building Division |
| Pleasant Hill | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Pleasant Hill Building Division |
| Richmond | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Richmond: apply for a permit |
| San Pablo | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of San Pablo Building Division |
| San Ramon | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of San Ramon Building & Safety |
| Walnut Creek | The city's building department issues reroof permits. Apply through the permit office or the city's online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the city's current fee schedule (building department) | City of Walnut Creek Building Division |
| Unincorporated Contra Costa County | The county building department issues reroof permits for unincorporated areas. Apply through the county permit office or online portal. | Fees vary by valuation; see the county's current fee schedule (building department) | Contra Costa County Building Inspection |
Berkeley's fire code chapter
Berkeley adopted a Wildland-Urban Interface code chapter in 2025 (Chapter 19.49). Hill homes should expect fire-rating requirements on reroofs.
Inland cool-roof paperwork
In climate zone 12 cities such as Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasanton and Livermore, a steep-slope reroof over half the roof must meet aged solar reflectance of at least 0.20 and thermal emittance of at least 0.75 (or SRI 16), unless an exception such as R-38 attic insulation or a radiant barrier applies (CEC 2025 manual). Your roofer documents compliance with the permit.
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Get a free replacement quoteFrequently asked questions
Can I get Oakland's certificate as a homeowner?
Yes. Oakland issues it to the building owner or legal representative, or to a licensed contractor with a business tax certificate.
How long is Oakland's certificate good for?
180 days, for one structure.
What if my house has R-38 attic insulation?
That's one of the exceptions to the steep-slope cool-roof rule in the 2025 Energy Code.
Sources
- Oakland: re-roofing certificates
- Berkeley Chapter 19.49 (WUI code)
- CEC 2025 Single-Family Compliance Manual, ch. 9
- City of Dublin: building fees
- City of Pleasanton: permit fees handout
Sources reviewed November 11, 2026. Figures are published estimates and official fees, not quotes. Confirm prices, permits and requirements with your contractor and building department. This page is general information, not legal or insurance advice.