Foundation Repair & Replace

Step 1.Step One: Building Permit

• Submit a Building Worksheet through our Online Permit Center*
  * NOTE: You will be taken to our login page first before you can submit a Building Worksheet

• In the Worksheet, upload your construction plans, structural calculations (as applicable), foundation details (see below), all associated documents, and a description of any MEP work to be performed

Foundation Details:
For one or two-story residential buildings, you may use our Standard Foundation Details below. Depending on the complexity of the project, you may still be required to submit custom foundation plans.

• Standard Foundation Details: Perimeter T Foundation for Exterior Walls with Girder(PDF, 895KB)

• Standard Foundation Details: Concrete Foundation Cap(PDF, 147KB)

• Standard Foundation Details: Perimeter Monolithic Foundation for Exterior Walls(PDF, 831KB)

Step 2.Step Two: Recycling Plan

• All Oakland building permits require an approved Recycling Plan (called a WRRP) before being issued. As soon as your Permit Application has been processed, a Green Halo project will be created for you and an invitation for the project will be sent to the email address you provided on your Permit Application.
• Follow the directions in Green Halo to pay this fee and write a Recycling Plan for all debris your building project will generate.

Learn More About Recycling

Step 3.Step Three: Final Check & Permits

• After Plan Check has been completed, your application will go to Final Check before the permit is issued.
• Staff will with work with you to ensure everything is complete and inform you of any outstanding steps, fees, or documents.
• Permits are issued

For the latest processing estimates, please see our Average Permit Processing Turnaround Times webpage.