Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

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1,111 indexed permits · Oakland, California.

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“Over the last 90 days, 1,100 permits were pulled in Oakland. A permit is proof of work, and proof of work is a real lead.”
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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 19d 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 (19 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
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Updated this month · 2026-07-16
Oakland had 430 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 85 electrical, 78 hvac and 63 roofing. The average project value is $91,864.

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

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-08 General Construction $8,500 Alteration ×25
2026-06-08 Plumbing 1954 48TH AVE, Oakland CA 94601 Repair/replace building sewer ON PROPERTY ONLY. SL & X required beyond PL. Overf…
2026-06-08 Roofing 1944 E 20TH ST, Oakland CA 94606 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-08 Structural 4617 SHATTUCK AVE, Oakland CA 94609 Voluntary seismic strengthening of the existing two-unit, two-story residential …
2026-06-08 Plumbing 7317 LOCKWOOD ST, Oakland CA 94621 Repair/replace building sewer ON PROPERTY ONLY. SL & X required beyond PL. Overf…
2026-06-08 General Construction $390,000 New
2026-06-08 HVAC/Mech 1822 ARROWHEAD DR, Oakland CA 94611 Remove existing gas furnace and air conditioner. Install new heat pump. Cap gas …
2026-06-08 Electrical 4801 DUNKIRK AVE, Oakland CA 94605 change out breaker to new ones.
2026-06-08 Electrical 5727 LA SALLE AVE, Oakland CA 94611 Perform residential electrical safety rewiring including replacement and rewirin…
2026-06-06 Signage 3838 GRAND AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Install (1) illuminated projecting sign for "Ohana Cannabis".
2026-06-06 Roofing 6000 ROCKRIDGE BLVD, Oakland CA 94618 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Provisional Certificate
2026-06-06 Electrical 7126 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, Oakland CA 94621 The customer would like to upgrade the current 200a service to a 400a service fo…
2026-06-06 Plumbing 66 GREGORY PL, Oakland CA 94619 New sewer connection
2026-06-06 Roofing 556 ALCATRAZ AVE, Oakland CA 94609 Roof Replacement
2026-06-06 Roofing 874 PINE ST, Oakland CA 94607 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-05 Roofing 2435 BURLINGTON ST, Oakland CA 94602 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-05 Electrical 807 56TH ST, 809, Oakland CA 94608 Remove and replace remaining knob and tube in home. Includes front porch light, …
2026-06-05 Roofing 2762 67TH AVE, Oakland CA 94605 23 squares tear off reroof comp shingles
2026-06-05 Roofing 0 ASPINWALL RD, Oakland CA 94603 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Exemption Certificate
2026-06-05 Plumbing 901 JEFFERSON ST, Oakland CA At multi-family residential building: 200sqft bathroom remodel in unit 314, conv…
2026-06-05 HVAC/Mech 10 NORTH CIR, Oakland CA 94611 Replacing Heat Pump and Air Handler.
2026-06-05 Solar 1622 34TH AVE, Oakland CA 94601 5.04 KW PV ARRAY + 13.5 KWH ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (SOLAR APP INELIGIBLE DUE TO E…
2026-06-05 HVAC/Mech 6528 RAYMOND ST, Oakland CA 94609 NOTE: ***BEFORE any work in Right of Way, please schedule your inspection via ht…
2026-06-05 Plumbing 350 51ST ST, Oakland CA 94609 Perform trenchless replacement of sewer lateral.
2026-06-05 Roofing 558 58TH ST, Oakland CA 94609 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-05 Electrical 311 2ND ST, OAKLAND CA 94607 Instal EVSE 208v-30amp for Unit 702
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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 19d 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 430 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.

Three plays that win in Oakland

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The same-day call

Filter Oakland to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

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The competitor watch

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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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Oakland — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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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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