Alameda County Public Works Agency - Water Resources - Wells Drilling Permits

Online Services

Check requirements before applying online.

Check requirements before applying by mail, fax, or in-person.

If you have already completed an online application, you can track the status of your application online.

To learn more about the Wells Standards Program, visit the Public Works Agency website.

You may apply for a permit online, by mail, by fax, or in-person:

Online Application Requirements

You must submit at least 10 work days prior to the planned start of work date.
The drilling site must be within the Public Works Jurisdiction.
You must provide Well Specifications.
You must provide Property Owner Information.
Permit fees may be paid by credit card* online or by mailing in check**.
Accepted credit cards -
Make check payable to: Treasurer, County of Alameda
*Credit card is not charged until application is approved
**If paying by check, check must be received by Water Resources before application can be approved.
After you submit the application, a project site map must be submitted before permits are issued.

Printable Application Requirements