Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels

Apply through our Online Permit Center (you must first login/register and activate your account):

⇒ Remodels in buildings with 3+ dwelling units
⇒ Remodels in houses and duplexes

NEXT STEPS:
Once we receive your application and have created it in our system, we will review your submittal. If we need further information, we will contact you. If your application is approved, you will need to obtain an approved Recycling Plan (called a WRRP) and assess whether your project requires a Lead-Based Paint work plan (see below for details).

Simplified Zoning Review is required, along with a Building Permit.

Step One: Check Your Eligibility For Exemption from Design Review

If your project meets all of the following criteria, you may apply for exemption from Design Review for faster, simpler project review. Learn more about projects that are eligible on our Design Review Exemption (DRX) webpage.

• Involves like-for-like remodel/alterations only

Step Two: Apply for Exemption from Design Review

• Apply for Design Review Exemption through our Online Permit Center (first log in, then apply)
• If you are an agent representing a building owner, also upload your signed and notarized Letter of Agency Authorization Form(PDF, 209KB)
• Staff will review your submission
• Once approved, you will receive notice from the Bureau of Planning

Step Three: Building Permits

Apply through our Online Permit Center (log in first, then apply):

• Remodels in buildings with 3+ dwelling units
• Remodels in houses and duplexes

You must also provide the appropriate energy forms for your window replacement work:

• For residential projects 3 stories or below, you may complete the Oakland CF1R Energy Form for Fenestration(PDF, 229KB) or provide another approved energy form
• For residential projects 4 stories or above or commercial projects, provide a completed NRCC-ENV Building Energy Efficiency - Title 24 Compliance Form (not the simplified form). Compliance forms may be found on the California Energy Commission website.

Application Review and Next Steps

Once we receive your application and have created it in our system, we will review your submittal. If we need further information, we will contact you. If your application is approved, you will need to obtain an approved Recycling Plan (called a WRRP) and assess whether your project requires a Lead-Based Paint work plan (see below for details).

Simplified Zoning review is required, along with a Building Permit.

Step One: Check Your Eligibility For Exemption from Design Review

If your project meets all of the criteria below, you may apply for exemption from Design Review for faster, simpler project review. Learn more about projects that are eligible on our Design Review Exemption (DRX) webpage.

• Involves minor remodel/alterations only (i.e., does not increase the size of the overall building envelope by more than 10% of the total floor area or footprint on site, except for sites with existing floor area or footprint that is less than 2,500 sq. ft., then the qualifying threshold is 250 sq. ft. or less)

Step Two: Apply for Exemption from Design Review

• Apply for Design Review Exemption through our Online Permit Center (first log in, then apply)
• In the application, upload your completed Design Review Exemption (DRX) checklist(PDF, 288KB), project plans (see Zoning Plan Requirements(PDF, 773KB)) including photos of the entire exterior or facade of the structure where windows will be replaced, a description of work to be performed, and all associated documents. For submission guidelines, please review our Electronic Plan & Document Submittal Guidelines.
• If you are an agent representing a building owner, also upload your signed and notarized Letter of Agency Authorization Form(PDF, 209KB)
• Staff will review your submission
• Once approved, you will receive notice from the Bureau of Planning. Please note that if your project is NOT deemed exempt from Design Review, you will be need to go through Design Review. 

Step Three: Building Permits

• Submit a Building Worksheet through our Online Permit Center (first log in, then apply).
• In the Worksheet, upload photos of the entire exterior or facade of the structure where windows will be replaced, construction plans (including floor plan and site plan), and structural calculations (as needed)

You must also provide the appropriate energy forms for your window replacement work:

• For residential projects 3 stories or below, you may complete the Oakland CF1R Energy Form for Fenestration(PDF, 229KB) or provide another approved energy form
• For residential projects 4 stories or above or commercial projects, provide a completed NRCC-ENV Building Energy Efficiency - Title 24 Compliance Form (not the simplified form). Compliance forms may be found on the California Energy Commission website.

Application Review and Next Steps

Once we receive your application and have created it in our system, we will review your submittal. If we need further information, we will contact you. If your application is approved, you will need to obtain an approved Recycling Plan (called a WRRP) and assess whether your project requires a Lead-Based Paint work plan (see below for details).