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Learn about air quality permitting requirements and apply for a permit.
New requirements for facilities in Overburdened Communities
New requirements apply to facilities located in overburdened communities. Use the interactive mapping tool, Overburdened Communities Map, to determine if a project is located in an overburdened community and consult Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for 2022 Permit Reform(423 Kb PDF, 5 pgs, revised 8/15/2022).
General Information
With the lifting of the Bay Area's emergency Shelter-in-Place Order, the Air District is transitioning to a regular service environment.
* Please continue to hold off on visiting our office unless you have made prior arrangements.
Read our full instructions for handling Permit business.
Like building permits, air quality permits are required by law as a part of doing business in the Bay Area. Air quality permits are needed for:
Some facilities are eligible to register their equipment instead of applying for an Authority to Construct and Permit to Operate. Facilities operating equipment without a Permit to Operate or Certificate of Registration are subject to legal action.
To determine if your facility is eligible, learn more about the Online Permitting System.
To apply for permit/registration:
Contact the Engineering Division for more information.
Asbestos, Compliance & Enforcement
415.749.4762 asbestosjobs@baaqmd.gov
Engineering
General Engineering Information
415.749.4990 permits@baaqmd.gov
Compliance & Enforcement
Underground Tanks
415 749-4999
Last Updated: 8/1/2017