Termite or Dry Rot Repair

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Termite activity or water intrusion can damage structures, including by causing framing and flooring damage. Repairing termite or dry rot damage requires a Building Permit.

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 is required for all Termite Repair projects.

Be prepared to provide the following:

  • Termite Report
  • 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: Submit Building Worksheet & Application

  • 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 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.

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.

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