Stucco & Siding Work

Step 1.Step One: Check Your Eligibility For Exemption from Design Review

If your project falls under any of the criteria listed 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.

• Like-for-like stucco or siding replacement/repair work

Step 2.Step Two: Apply for Exemption from Design Review

• Apply for Design Review Exemption through our Online Permit Center (log in first, then apply)
• In the application, upload your project plans including 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

Step 3.Step Three: 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 4.Step Four: 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 5.Step Five: 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 6.Step Six: 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 7.Step Seven: 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.

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, 5MB) 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.