Termite or Dry Rot Repair

Step 1.Step One: Submit Building Application

• Submit a Building Worksheet through our Online Permit Center
• In the Worksheet, upload your completed Termite Report, and all associated documents
• If your project requires extensive structural work, plans will be required (contact the Building Bureau for questions)

Step 2.Step Two: Application Review

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

If plans are required for your project, they will be routed to the Plan Check team for review.

Step 3.Step Three: 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 4.Step Four: 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 5.Step Five: Final Check & Permits

• After Plan Check has been completed (as applicable), 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

Permit processing varies based on staff complexity and project complexity. Please see our Average Permit Processing Turnaround Times webpage for the latest estimates.