Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

5,572 indexed permits · 2,233 code violations · Oakland, California.

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Oakland building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 1,925
Total permit value (90d) $12,622,604
Newest permit 2026-09-14

PermitGrab tracks 5,572 building permits in Oakland, CA as of 2026-09-14. 2,233 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-16.

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5,572
Indexed Permits
2,233
Code Violations
Property Owners · count unavailable
Heads up — limited source for this city This jurisdiction's public permit source does not publish a reliable contractor-of-record field. Permit and public owner data remain available where the source provides them.
2026-09-17
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Updated recently · 2026-09-14
Oakland had 1032 building permit records published in the last 30 days, led by 253 general construction, 215 electrical and 135 roofing.

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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-09-14

5,572 permits sorted by date

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2026-09-14 Windows/Doors 754 40TH ST APPLIED FOR ZONING UNDER #ZW2602203 REPLACE 2 WINDOWS WITH 1 NEW CONSTRUCTION WH… 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-14 Solar 3915 ALTAMONT AVE PV Install - 6.88 kW 16 x Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C1+/AC 430 16 x QCells North America Q… 6.88 kW battery solar Battery storage
2026-09-14 Plumbing 1432 3RD AVE Extending houseline gas plumbing to facilitate meter move
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech 506 INTERNATIONAL BLVD REMVE AND REPLACE (2) SPLIT HEAT PUMPS (SPLIT SYSTEM UNIT) replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-14 Roofing 2826 ADELINE ST Remove existing roofing material install 1/2" plywood CDX, install 30 GAF timber… shingle replacement Re-roof
2026-09-14 Roofing 4301 TOWNSEND AVE TEAR OFF AND REROOF WITH 22 SQUARES OF NEW MODIFIED BITUMEN. 22 sq flat tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-09-14 Demolition 3271 HOLLIS ST Demolition of an accessory struction in the rear of the lot for the new houses p…
2026-09-14 Electrical 5866 HARBORD DR Add 3 can lights to underside of deck. Add 2 outdoor receptacles and 1 indoor re…
2026-09-14 General Construction 50 HEGENBERGER LOOP Replace existing driveway gate with new
2026-09-14 General Construction 5634 LAVERNE AVE New 512 sq.ft. ADU to be built behind existing house 512 sf
2026-09-14 Roofing 2 SELKIRK ST Full tear-off of approximately 28 squares of existing one-layer composition shin… 28 sq shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-09-14 General Construction 9 WHITTLE CT 5' Addition at NW side of (e) SF residence to accommodate new/relocated interior… 244 roof sf New installation New roof
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech 1901 HARRISON ST Demoing out old chiller, chilled water pump and condenser water pump to replace … AC replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech 10 HEGENBERGER PL EXISTING BUILDING AREA: 10,520 (EXISTING, NO CHANGE) SCOPE OF WORK · NEW INTERIO…
2026-09-14 Electrical 4355 EDGEWOOD AVE Electrical alteration for kitchen and bathroom remodel. Add 2 recessed lights in… service panel New installation Panel service
2026-09-14 Solar 4421 ALBERT ST 4.2 KW PV ARRAY + 13.5 KWH ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM + 200A INTERNAL LOAD CENTER/BAC… 4.2 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage
2026-09-14 Electrical 4305 HARBOR VIEW AVE Install (2) batteries with a total capacity of 20 kWh battery New installation Battery storage
2026-09-14 Signage 6161 FAIRLANE DR Small Project Design Review Track 1 for expansion of 447 sf deck to 1050 sf deck… 447 sf
2026-09-14 Electrical 4479 ELINORA AVE Safety rewire using fishing method, single family residential; includes: 24 outl… 2 HVAC systems
2026-09-14 Demolition 337 LEWIS ST Demolish 1520 sq ft duplex. Permit to rebuild will be applied for later...partia… 1,520 roof sf
2026-09-14 Windows/Doors 801 Franklin ST, 707 Add one non-bearing interior partition wall with door to enclose existing den as…
2026-09-14 Roofing 466 42ND ST Tear off and re-roof house and attached garage 23sq.I Install Owens Corning Shin… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-09-14 Plumbing 5866 HARBORD DR new hose bib above deck
2026-09-14 Electrical 1424 EVERETT AVE -Main Panel upgrade 100A to 200A -New 240v 50A Circuit for Ev Car Charger -New 2… 100A 240V service panel, EV cha… New installation Panel service
2026-09-14 Roofing 9925 HESKET RD remove about 1300 sf of existing roof install new building paper install 1300 sf… 1,300 roof sf 1,300 sf shingle replacement New construction
2026-09-14 Electrical 3476 MAPLE AVE Install a two-pole 50-amp circuit breaker and appropriately sized copper NM-B ca… 40A EV charger New installation
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech 27 VILLANOVA LN Furnace like for like replacement 2 HVAC systems furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-09-14 Roofing 3643 COLUMBIAN DR Remove existing roof layers comp shingles and install new roofing system comp sh… shingle replacement Re-roof
2026-09-14 Windows/Doors 5523 MERRIEWOOD DR Expedited Revision Request: The scope of work is to reconfigure the interior lay… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-09-14 General Construction 9150 FONTAINE ST LIKE FOR LIKE BATHROOM REMODEL. No painting 2 HVAC systems like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech 5230 LEONA ST 4 TON HEAT PUMP CONDENSER W/ COIL CONVERSION ON RIGHT SIDE YARD. 80K BTUS FURNAC… 2 HVAC systems 4 tons AC, furnace, heat pump replacement HVAC changeout
2026-09-14 Electrical 915 GLENDOME CIR Replacing the existing 200 amp main electrical service with a new "like to like"… 200A New installation
2026-09-14 General Construction 2007 MANZANITA DR Replacing existing supports for rear deck with new supports.
2026-09-14 Solar 635 E 19TH ST addition of battery ess to existing solar installation, 27 kWh, Tesla PW3 and Te… battery, solar New installation Battery storage
2026-09-14 General Construction 6601 OAKWOOD DR Remodel the walk in shower in the ADU and replace the existing fan. 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC replacement
2026-09-14 General Construction 912 YORK ST Voluntary seismic retrofit with new concrete foundation support at back wall. As…
2026-09-14 Plumbing 1426 3RD AVE Extending houseline gas plumbing to facilitate meter move
2026-09-14 General Construction 2068 87TH AVE Restore to original use to abate 2601856
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The public source does not publish reliable contractor-of-record names for Oakland. Project, permit, and available owner context may still be useful for research below. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Oakland
Construction Activity in Oakland

New building permits in Oakland, California show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Oakland Building Permits

Oakland, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 5572+ Oakland building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-14 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Oakland permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

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Who appears in Oakland permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 5,572 building permits in Oakland. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Oakland permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Oakland is dated 2026-09-14. Newest permit date: 2026-09-14. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Oakland permit records?

In the last 30 days, Oakland permitting activity covers 1,032 new building permits alongside 2,233 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Oakland building permits

Search recent Oakland, CA building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Oakland building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Oakland Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Oakland?

PermitGrab currently tracks 5572 building permits in Oakland, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Oakland permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Oakland?

Contractors can research Oakland activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Oakland — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Real estate investors
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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Oakland provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Oakland renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
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