Stucco & Siding Work

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Stucco and siding are applied to outdoor surfaces of buildings. The need for replacement or repair can be due to age, weather, dry rot, aesthetics choices, or other concerns. All stucco and siding work requires Zoning review and Building Permits.

Before you Start

Please review the Permit Requirements below as these vary from project to project.

Ready to get started?

First, make sure you are registered and activated at our Online Permit Center. For instructions, please visit our Planning & Building Video Tutorials webpage.

What to Do

Permit Requirements

When Is a Permit Required?

A Building Permit and Zoning Review are required to replace or repair stucco and siding.

Be prepared to provide the following:

  • Completed Basic Application for Development Review
  • Completed Building Permit Application
  • Construction plans (as applicable)

Who Can Be Issued a Permit?

  1. Contractors who are licensed by the State of California with a classification appropriate for the work that will be performed and have a current Business Tax Certificate.
  2. Owners of a building or their legal representative.

 

How to Apply

Step 1.Step One: Zoning Review (As Applicable)

If are replacing stucco or siding with a different material or style, apply for Zoning Review:

  • Submit a Zoning Worksheet through our Online Permit Center*
    * NOTE: You will be taken to our login page first before you can submit a Zoning Worksheet
  • In the Worksheet, upload your completed Basic Application for Development Review(PDF, 2MB) and all associated plans and documents (as applicable)
  • A planner will review your submission
  • Once approved, you will receive notice from the Bureau of Planning 

Step 2.Step Two: Submit Building Worksheet

  • 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 all associated plans and documents (as applicable)

Step 3.Step Three: Application Review

Once we receive your application and have created it in our system, we will review your application. If your plans require corrections or if we need further information, we will contact you.

Step 4.Step Four: 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 5.Step Five: Lead-Based Paint Work Plan (As Needed)

Projects that disturb paint on pre-1978 structures require a Lead-Based Paint work plan.

Learn More About Lead-Based Paint Work Plans

Step 6.Step Six: Permit Issued

Once your permit application has been approved, including your recycling plan, and all fees have been paid, your permit will be issued.

Please see our Average Permit Processing Turnaround Times webpage for the latest estimates.

Need to Know

Questions?

Call (510) 238-3891 or find quick answers through our Permit & Services Questions Portal. You may also schedule an appointment with Permit Counter staff during open hours.

Additional Resources

 

Contact Us

Phone

(510) 238-3891

Location

Planning & Building
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA
94612
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