Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

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1,111 indexed permits · Oakland, California.

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Oakland building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 1,100
Total permit value (90d) $23,312,532
Active contractors 1
Newest permit 2026-07-16

PermitGrab tracks 1,111 building permits in Oakland, CA as of 2026-07-16. Permits updated daily.

Stale · Expected daily • newest record 17d old

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1,111
Indexed Permits
1
Active Contractors
Heads up — this city's official source has been quiet Oakland's permit source last published new records on 2026-07-16 (17 days ago). Our collector checks this source every day and is healthy — new permits appear here the same day the jurisdiction publishes them. Historical permits, contractors, and owner records below remain fully searchable.
2026-06-04
Last Updated
Updated this month · 2026-07-16
Oakland had 414 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 82 electrical, 76 hvac and 61 roofing. The average project value is $93,333.

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1,111 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-16 Solar 1670 MIAMI CT, Oakland CA 94602 Solar Roof Mount 5.06kW, 11 Modules. 1 Tesla Powerwall 3 Inverter & Battery with… N R G CLEAN POWER INC
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2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 9140 LAWLOR ST, Oakland CA 94605 replace stairs and landing
2026-07-16 General Construction $6,000 1131 PORTAL AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Related to RE 2600789-Per in. new headers, drywall and plaster covering in dinin…
2026-07-16 Roofing $35,000 5729 BUENA VISTA AVE, Oakland CA 94618 master bathroom remodel LIKE FOR LIKE, demo tiles, tub, shower valve, install ne…
2026-07-16 Electrical $30,000 2312 55TH AVE, Oakland CA 94605 - LEGALIZE THE 368 SF ADU + ELECTRICAL ROOM (NONCONFORMING ADU WAS BUILT IN 1945…
2026-07-16 Electrical 311 2ND ST, 315, OAKLAND CA 94607 EV charger 240V-30A installation in the garage
2026-07-16 General Construction $5,000 650 85TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 n/a
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 378 HUDSON ST, Oakland CA 94618 fan coil, heat pump and air duct replacement
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 4555 PARK BLVD, Oakland CA 94602 60K BTUS FURNACE CHANGEOUT IN BASEMENT
2026-07-16 Roofing 4508 FLEMING AVE, Oakland CA 94619 Garage- 11 Square shingle overlay- 65 ln ft of new gutter-  3 downspouts- block …
2026-07-16 Structural $31,000 2546 TAYLOR AVE, Oakland CA 94605 Foundation Repair 9 Push Piers
2026-07-16 Electrical 1655 E 32ND ST, Oakland CA 94602 Electrical rewire of existing receptacles and lights throughout dwelling. Branch…
2026-07-16 Solar 3225 HANNAH ST, Oakland CA 94608 (N) Residential Roof-mount Solar PV, (8) Modules, (3.52) kW
2026-07-16 Plumbing 7838 PLYMOUTH ST, Oakland CA 94621 Remove and Replace Water Heater like for like same location 40 Gal (Laundry room…
2026-07-16 Plumbing 1 LAKESIDE DR, UNIT 402, OAKLAND CA 94612 TUB-TO-SHOWER CONVERSION WITHIN THE EXISTING FOOTPRINT. •NEW CUSTOM SHOWER PAN, …
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 650 85TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 12 exhaust, 5 GVI gravity fan, 1 supply fan installation
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 309 63RD ST, Oakland CA 94618 EEE Repairs - Replace wood framed fire escape with new wood framed stairs and la…
2026-07-16 Plumbing 540 57TH ST, Oakland CA 94609 Whole house PEX water repipe
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech $280,000 10 HEGENBERGER PL, Oakland CA 94621 SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES TENANT IMPROVEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE THE FOLLOWING: · NEW I…
2026-07-16 Pool/Spa $25,440 5163 CORONADO AVE, Oakland CA 94618 At lower level of existing duplex, legalize modifications to create new 680SF AD…
2026-07-16 Demolition $8,000 556 ALCATRAZ AVE, Oakland CA 94609 At existing duplex: demolish 260sf detached garage. DRX260853. Shared plans with…
2026-07-16 Windows/Doors $20,000 770 CANYON OAKS DR, J, Oakland CA 94605 At existing condo unit J, restore condo 1st floor to original condition by resto…
2026-07-16 General Construction $104,384 431 PERSHING DR, Oakland CA 94611 At existing SFD, install new James Hardie Fiber Cement board and batten siding o…
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech $15,000 1105 MCKINLEY AVE, Oakland CA 94610 At front of existing duplex, remodel exterior brick stairs and replace clay bric…
2026-07-16 Electrical 5226 BELVEDERE ST, Oakland CA 94601 Rewiring the 30 lights/switches and 28 outlets
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech $7,000 2420 GRANDE VISTA AVE, Oakland CA 94601 At existing duplex seismic strengthening of the underfloor area in accordance wi…
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech $50,000 3910 WOODRUFF AVE, Oakland CA 94602 A 2story existing single-family dwelling: Bathroom & kitchen remodel like for li…
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech $30,687 1989 OAKVIEW DR, Oakland CA 94602 At existing 2story single-family dwelling: To expand and reconfigure 2 (E) bathr…
2026-07-16 Signage $5,000 323 20TH ST, OAKLAND CA 94612 Install signs for sunflower bank
2026-07-16 General Construction $45,000 5200 OLD REDWOOD RD, Oakland CA INSTALL PRE FABRICATED BATHROOM IN BACK YARD INSTALL PRE FABRICATED SAUNA IN BAC…
2026-07-16 Roofing 7360 CLAREMONT AVE, Oakland CA 94705 Remove roof and haul away debris, replace dry rot on deck if any present, Instal…
2026-07-16 General Construction $18,603 481 41ST ST, Oakland CA 94609 Voluntary Strengthening Requesting the flat $250 fee and the site visit
2026-07-16 Solar $288,560 10700 MACARTHUR BLVD, Oakland CA 94605 Tesla is planning to install 16 EV charging stalls with supporting equipment in …
2026-07-16 Electrical 5327 BRANN ST, Oakland CA 94619 Main Panel Upgrade: 100Amp to 200Amp, no additional load
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech $6,000 2922 MORGAN AVE, Oakland CA 94602 Replace 4 existing windows with new Anlin DelMar windows using retrofit installa…
2026-07-16 General Construction $6,000 1330 104TH AVE, Oakland CA 94603 CODE ENFORSMENT TO REMOVE ADDITION DONE TO EXISTING GARAGE AND REMOVAL OF STORAG…
2026-07-16 Electrical 2830 E 7TH ST, Oakland CA 94601 Need new permits for the MEP to link to B2401122. B2401122 is a Completion Permi…
2026-07-16 Electrical $54,285 1967 TUNNEL RD, Oakland CA 94705 Construction necessary to install Stiltz home lift from garage to hallway nook. …
2026-07-16 Plumbing 2830 FORD ST, Oakland CA 94601 New permits for the MEP to link to B2401122. B2401122 is a Completion Permit for…
2026-07-16 Roofing 14 GLEN AVE, Oakland CA 94611 Tear off existing Roofing Materials. Install # 28 Base sheet nail down as the ne…
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 2830 FORD ST, Oakland CA 94601 The old set of permits from 2017 are expired as a set; B2401122 is a Completion …
2026-07-16 Plumbing $10,000 295 MACARTHUR BLVD, Oakland CA 94610 UNITS 295 A,B,C,D WILL ALL BE SCRAPED AND PAINTED NO DRY ROT JUST LOOSE PAINT. A…
2026-07-16 Electrical 3532 REDDING ST, Oakland CA 94619 Main Panel Upgrade: 100Amp to 200Amp, no additional load
2026-07-16 General Construction $150,000 5977 BALBOA DR, Oakland CA 94611 DETACHED, NEW CONSTRUCTION 497 SQFT ADU WITH 194 SQFT DECK
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 1206 MOUNTAIN BLVD, Oakland CA 94611 NEW 2 TONS CONDENSER, BACK YARD WITH ELECTRICAL WORK. 3 TONS INDOOR COIL. CHANGE…
2026-07-16 Electrical 1206 MOUNTAIN BLVD, Oakland CA 94611 INSTALLING NEW DEDICATED 240V CIRCUIT WITH OUTDOOR DISCONNECT FOR CONDENSER
2026-07-16 Roofing 3755 13TH AVE, Oakland CA SHINGLE ROOF REPLACEMENT OF 15SQ. FLAT ROOF REPLACEMENT OF 8SQ. TEAR OFF. REPLAC…
2026-07-16 Solar 6109 FAIRLANE DR, Oakland CA 94611 8.1 KW DC (18) Panels Roof Mount PV system with (1) ESS
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech $795,000 958 77TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 Replace the portion of the building burnt in a 2021 fire. Approximately 15,000 s…
2026-07-16 Electrical 1717 WELLINGTON ST, Oakland CA 94602 electrical service upgrade 100amp to 200amp over head
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Permit Types in Oakland
Construction Activity in Oakland

New building permits in Oakland, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Oakland Building Permits

Oakland, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 1111+ Oakland building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Oakland requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Oakland.

How Contractors Use Oakland Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Oakland use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Oakland building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Oakland electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Oakland open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Oakland this week?

PermitGrab indexes 1,111 building permits in Oakland, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is Oakland permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Oakland is dated 2026-07-16. Expected daily • newest record 17d old. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Oakland right now?

In the last 30 days, Oakland permitting activity covers 414 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Oakland — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

Code violations matched to property owners. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How to look up Oakland building permits

Search recent Oakland, CA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Oakland building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, 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 1111 building permits in Oakland, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Oakland permit data?

PermitGrab collects Oakland daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Oakland?

Contractors find leads in Oakland by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Who buys this data?

Oakland permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Oakland = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Oakland GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Oakland addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Oakland are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Oakland renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Oakland permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Oakland mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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