Services Available Online

BEFORE YOU SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT

Please note, many services are now available online!

You can pay for services online:

Utility Bills - https://www.onlinebiller.com/fostercity Contact utility@fostercity.org for assistance
Business License - https://permit.fostercity.org Contact businesslicense@fostercity.org for assistance
Building Permits or Planning Deposit - https://permit.fostercity.org Contact Building@fostercity.org for assistance.
You can also drop payment envelopes in the mail slot at City Hall

Permits/Planning

If your permit application, including contractor information, and submittal requirements are complete please upload building permit application, plans and construction documents online to: https://permit.fostercity.org/etrakit
If your project application and submittal requirements are complete please upload electronic submittals to the PROJECT section at: https://permit.fostercity.org/etrakit

Affordable Housing

Make sure to check out all of the affordable housing information on our website: https://www.fostercity.org/affordable-housing

Business License

Business License Application and more information is available at: www.fostercity.org/BusinessLicense
Applicant can send completed application via email at businesslicense@fostercity.org or fax to 650-574-3483

Utility Service

To apply for a new Water and/or Wastewater service, please visit https://www.fostercity.org/utility
To terminate Water and/or Wastewater service, please visit https://www.fostercity.org/utility-discontinue
The City also accepts application and termination requests through email at utility@fostercity.org
Customers can visit our water consumption portal for hourly consumption reports and to sign up for alerts: http://www.fostercity.org/water-usage-portal/

Code Enforcement

If you would like to report a code enforcement issue please visit: https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/foster-city-access

Encroachment Permits/Public Works