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Admin

  1. Report a Broken Link Form

    For end users to submit broken link reports

City Clerk

  1. Application for Boards, Commissions, and Committees

    Application to serve on a City Board, Commission, or Committee

  2. Public Record Request Form

    Pursuant to the Public Records Act (California Government Code (G.C.) Section 6250, et seq.), a person may request to review and/or... More…

  1. Orientation and Member Handbook Acknowledgement Form

    Advisory Body Member acknowledgement of attending orientation training and confirming member handbook read.

Community Development

  1. ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT APPLICATION
  2. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

    Application form to obtain a building permit.

  3. In-Person Consult Request Form

    Use the In-Person Consult Request Form to schedule an In-Person Consultation with a Building Inspector or Plan Checker.

  4. Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) Rebate Claim Form - El Cerrito Minicipal Code Chapter 4.64

    Qualifying seismic upgrades or energy or water conservation projects shall be completed either up to one year prior to the transfer of... More…

  5. Rental Property Inspection Request

    This form is to request an inspection as part of the Residential Rental Inspection Program.

  6. Restaurant Week - Participating Restaurant Form

    A form to gather information from restaurants interested in participating in El Cerrito Restaurant Week.

  7. Subscribe to Community Development E-Newsletter

    Sign up for the Community Development E-Newsletter to receive regular email updates about community development plans, projects and... More…

  1. Building Inspection Request Form

    Use the Building Inspection Request Form to request an inspection.

  2. Code Investigation Request Form

    Submit this form to report a possible code violation in the City of El Cerrito. For more information about the El Cerrito Municipal... More…

  3. Notification for Cannabis Operating Permit Application
  4. Rental Inspection Corrections Form

    Please perform the repairs listed below by the completion date provided and obtain permits if necessary, Upon completion of the... More…

  5. RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION

    Apply for and obtain a valid Residential Parking Permit for the City of El Cerrito

  6. Specific Plan Update Questions and Comments

    Please leave feedback, questions or comments regarding the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan and Plan update here.

  7. Temporary Outdoor Dining & Retail Program Permit Application

    If you are a business owner and want to use the outdoor private and/or public space adjacent to your business, the City has created a... More…

Contact Us

  1. Help Us Plan for a New Library

    Sign up to receive information about the planning process for a new library in El Cerrito.

  2. Keep Informed about marijuana-related business regulations

    Sign up to receive meeting notices about the policy discussion regarding marijuana-related business regulations

  3. Poet Laureate Program

    El Cerrito's Poet Laureate Program

  1. Keep Informed about Fairmont Park

    Sign up to receive information about Fairmont Park improvements

  2. Ohlone Greenway Improvements

    Sign up to receive notifications about the 2015 Ohlone Greenway Improvement projects

  3. Street Play Notification

Fire

  1. Confidential Business and Emergency Record

    Confidential Business and Emergency Record for Fire Department files only.

  2. Fire Hazard Reduction Inspection Form - Kensington
  3. Permit for Recreational Fires Within Communities of El Cerrito and Kensington

    All persons requesting a recreational fire permit must fill out this form and submit to the El Cerrito Fire Department. All camp fires... More…

  1. Fire Hazard Reduction Inspection Form - El Cerrito
  2. Fire Inspection Request Form

    El Cerrito Fire Inspection Request Form To schedule an inspection with the Fire Department for a fire permit related inspection please... More…

  3. Vial of Life Kit Request Form

    Vial of Life Kit Request Form

HR

  1. Employee COVID-19 Test Results Self-Attest
  2. Employee Vaccination Status Self-Attest
  1. Employee Vaccination Document Submission Form

    For the purpose of planning for the health and safety of employees and members of the public, employees are required to provide... More…

Online Payments

  1. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day Celebration Donations

    Make a donation to support the annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day Celebration

  2. MADERA HILLSIDE OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION DONATION FORM

    Donation form to contribute towards the Madera Hillside Open Space Acquisition for conservation and recreation purposes. (Hillside... More…

  1. HILLSIDE NATURAL AREA DONATION FORM

    Donation form to contribute towards the maintenance of the Hillside Natural Area for safety, conservation and recreation purposes.

  2. Tobacco Retail License Renewal Form 2023

    Tobacco Retail License Renewal Form 2023

Police Department Forms

  1. Abandoned Vehicles
  2. How Do I Claim Lost and Found Property?

    Use this form to enter information about the Item you've lost.

  3. Permit Request

    ABC, Parade, or Street Closure Permit Request Form.

  1. Citizen Security Camera Registration

    El Cerrito Police Department Citizen Security Camera Registration

  2. Neighborhood Watch
  3. Vacation Home Check

    Vacation Home Check

Public Works Forms

  1. Adopt-A-Place Form

    Adopt-A-Place Form

  2. Curb Ramp Request

    Curb Ramp Request

  3. Neighborhood Pace Car Pledge Form

    Neighborhood Pace Car Pledge Form

  4. Ohlone Greenway BART Station Area Access, Safety and Placemaking (ASP) Improvements Project

    City of El Cerrito Ohlone Greenway BART Station Area Access, Safety and Placemaking (ASP) Improvements Project RFP Request form

  1. Bicyclists and Pedestrians Plan Update Interest Form

    Bicyclists and Pedestrians Plan Update Interest Form

  2. Grading & Transportation Permit

    Grading & Transportation Permit

  3. Ohlone Greenway ASP RFP for Construction Management Services

    City of El Cerrito Ohlone Greenway BART Station Area Access, Safety and Placemaking (ASP) Improvements Project RFP for Construction... More…

  4. Traffic Request

    Traffic Request

Recreation Forms

  1. El Cerrito Committee on Aging Senior Programs & Services Informational Survey 2023

    Please help the El Cerrito Committee on Aging by providing your input about senior programs and services in El Cerrito. Survey is for... More…

  2. Facility Availability Inquiry - El Cerrito Community Center & Hana Gardens Senior Center
  3. Permit to Use Sound
  1. Facility Availability Inquiry
  2. Gators Try-Outs

    Interested in trying-out for the Gators Swim Club? Please submit the form below!