If your Issued Building Permits have become Inactive or Expired, please complete the Issued Permit Extension/Reinstatement Request form to reinstate or extend your permits.
Before you Start
Please review the Conditions for Extension or Reinstatement before completing your application.
Conditions for Extension or Reinstatement of Inactive or Expired Permit
Please note the below conditions for permits that are issued by the Permit Counter:
- A major inspection (foundation, underfloor, frame, or final) must be approved or partially approved within 6-months after permit issuance and then every 6-months thereafter, or the permit will become invalid.
- Permits expire if the scope of work for which the permit is issued is not completed within 2-years.
- A permit extension or reinstatement may be granted, for justifiable cause, at the discretion of the Building Official.
- Granting of an extension or reinstatement does not include additional prepaid inspections.
- Extension/reinstatement requests for unrelated permits must be submitted separately and will be charged applicable fees.
- Applicant must obtain separate extensions from other departments for related permits and approvals (zoning, engineering services, parks and recreation, public works, fire prevention, etc.).
- Fee includes 9.5% Records Management Fee and 5.25% Technology Enhancement Fee
- Additional Impact Fees will be charged for projects failing to Final within 3-years from issuance of the building permit.
Need to Know
Schedule Permit Inspection (Optional)
Once your permit has been extended or reinstated by a Cashier, you are eligible to schedule a Building Inspection.
Questions?
Call (510) 238-3444 or email bbpermitextension@oaklandca.gov. You can also find quick answers through our Permit & Services Questions Portal.
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