Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

10,618 indexed permits · Oakland, California.

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Newest permit 2026-11-01

PermitGrab tracks 10,618 building permits in Oakland, CA as of 2026-11-01.

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2026-11-02
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Source date: 2026-11-01

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Permit data through 2026-11-01

10,618 permits sorted by date

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2026-10-27 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 1191 66TH ST Installation of water heater 50g like for like swap out. standard replacement Water heater —
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 42 RISHELL DR Re-Roof Landmark Solaris Comp/Off-Comp/On replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 3940 ARDLEY AVE Re*Roof Landmark Solaris Comp/Off-Comp/On replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 4282 KNOLL AVE Remove existing roof. Install 25 sq of standing seam in the color Patrician Bron… metal replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 833 57TH ST Main meter upgrade from 100amp to 200amp, transfer all existing circuits to the … 200A New installation —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 14240 SKYLINE BLVD Like for Like 200 AMP MSP replacement, new 200 AMP grounding system, whole home … 200A replacement —
2026-10-26 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 4611 STAUFFER PL 50 GALS WATER HEATER CHANGEOUT IN BASEMENT standard replacement Water heater —
2026-10-26 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 6728 EASTLAWN ST REMOVE/REPLACE 40-GAL GAS WATER HEATER IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM. LIKE FOR LIKE SAME L… gas replacement Water heater —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 409 AVON ST Installation of a new 240 volt 40 amp circuit for customer provided EV charger 40A 240V EV charger New installation —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 430 MCAULEY ST add breaker to heat pump —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 2242 39TH AVE meter upgrade from 100A to 200A 200A —
2026-10-26 HVAC
Source type: (RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 4151 WILSHIRE BLVD Install heat-pump to be used as A/C 2 HVAC systems AC New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-26 Plumbing
Source type: (P) - Plumbing - 3+ Residential Units or commercial (Building)
 247 10TH ST Gas leak pipe replacement replacement —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5607 ROBERTS AVE Add new 8 spaces 40 amps sub panel inside of the garage about 49ft from main pan… 40A replacement —
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 2687 LAS AROMAS TEAR OFF AND REROOF WITH 34 SQUARES OF NEW MODIFIED BITUMEN. 34 sq flat tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-26 New Construction
Source type: (RBC) New Construction - Single Family, Duplex or Accessory Structures
 7214 SUNKIST DR construction of new detached ADU in the backyard of a single family lot residential New construction —
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 4626 GERANIUM PL 23 squares shingle re-roof color: Shasta White CRRC:0890-0008 23 sq shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5376 WENTWORTH AVE 100-200 AMP MAIN PANEL UPGRADE OVERHEAD, LOCATED ON EXTERIOR RIGHT SIDE OF HOME … 200A service panel, EV cha… New installation Panel service —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 7301 CHABOT RD ADDITION OF A NEW DRIVEWAY AND 6' TALL FENCE & GATE IN THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY… —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 4021 NORTON AVE Seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce risk of damage per Engineered… 2 units residential —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Building Revision
 — Add AFCI breakers to circuits in sub panels that were previously installed with … —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 1045 SANTA MARIA CT In-kind fire damage repair to include all meps Main service electrical meter res… 2 units residential —
2026-10-26 Interior Renovation
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 5444 LAWTON AVE SCOPE OF WORK 1.DOCUMENT COMPLIANCE WITH ALL MANDATORY MEASURES OF THE CALGREEN … —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5640 MARGARIDO DR Replacing electrical panel with same amperage capacity. 2 HVAC systems —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 818 E 18TH ST Electrical Alteration Violation Corrections Legalize previous electrical alterat… replacement —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 1731 MOUNTAIN BLVD Install 40 amp ev charger 40A EV charger New installation —
2026-10-26 Windows & Doors
Source type: (B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 4368 LINCOLN AVE Building 9 : Additions and alterations to existing mixed use/ office building #9… 986 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 1101 CLARENDON Upgrading Main Service Panel to 200 Amps 200A service panel Panel service —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 4300 TOMPKINS AVE Installation of (1) ESS and (1) Expansion Pack to the existing PV system battery, solar New installation Battery storage —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5814 MORSE DR To abate CE #2503805: At single-family dwelling - Garage (nonhabitable accessory… 2 units residential —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 440 HANOVER AVE Seismic retrofit of underfloor area to reduce risk of damage per Plan Set A. 2 units residential —
2026-10-26 Plumbing
Source type: (P) - Plumbing - 3+ Residential Units or commercial (Building)
 245 MONTECITO AVE, UNIT 103 Reconnect sink in kitchen of unit 103 of condominiums. —
2026-10-26 Plumbing
Source type: (P) - Plumbing - 3+ Residential Units or commercial (Building)
 2153 51ST AVE, APT D In Apartment D: install a kitchen sink and a bathroom sink —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 4630 TULIP AVE Repair wall damaged by vehicle impact. Right side of front elevation. Repair fra… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 11201 LOCHARD ST This is a revision to permit #RBC2302730 Repair garage, in-kind —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 5882 MARGARIDO DR REVISION #1 RBC2602482; Installation of ceiling joist from exterior wall to inte… —
2026-10-26 Interior Renovation
Source type: (B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 320 LEE ST, UNIT 1320 Interior remodel consisting of kitchen with removing wall to living room, bathro… —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5543 MASONIC AVE 50A EV charger installation 50A EV charger New installation —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Cannabis Certificate of Occupancy
 646 HEGENBERGER RD, A Cannabis Certificate of Occupancy —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Building Revision
 — updating the reinforcement schedule from 1500 Light to 1500 Heavy. —
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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
(BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
1,034 24.2%
(R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
651 15.2%
(RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
605 14.2%
(RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
579 13.6%
(RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
271 6.3%
(RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
266 6.2%
(B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
266 6.2%
(E) - Electrical - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
258 6.0%
SolarApp+ (For roof mounted residential solar projects not exceeding 38.4kw total done with SolarApp+- contractor use)
171 4.0%
Alteration
168 3.9%
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 10,618+ Oakland building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-01 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 10,618 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 2026-11-01. Newest permit date: 2026-11-01. 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?

Oakland permit activity covers 10,618 indexed permits. 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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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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Developers & new construction
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