Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

10,760 indexed permits · Oakland, California.

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Newest permit 2026-11-02

PermitGrab tracks 10,760 building permits in Oakland, CA as of 2026-11-02.

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2026-11-03
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Source date: 2026-11-02

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2026-07-06 Solar
Source type: SolarApp+ (For roof mounted residential solar projects not exceeding 38.4kw total done with SolarApp+- contractor use)
— 390 OAKLAND AVE, Oakland CA 94611 PV Roof Mount: 18 Modules; 7.74kW; Existing Main 200A; Q.HOME CORE G3 7.74 kW 18 panels solar —
2026-07-06 Plumbing
Source type: (B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
— 1425 LAKESIDE DR, Oakland CA 94612 At unit in Multi-family Residential Building: Convert existing tub and shower co… —
2026-07-06 Structural
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
$30,000 542 ROSAL AVE, Oakland CA 94610 install push piers to stabilize foundation —
2026-07-06 Structural
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
$90,000 3876 RHODA AVE, Oakland CA 94602 At existing single-family dwelling voluntary seismic retrofit: To remove and rep… —
2026-07-06 Electrical
Source type: (E) - Electrical - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
— 9828 PEARMAIN ST, Oakland CA 94603 Upgrade main service from 100A to 200A per electrical code. —
2026-07-06 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
— 5245 LAWTON AVE, Oakland CA 94618 Replace roof with new comp shingles and modified bitumen around the internal gut… shingle, flat replacement —
2026-07-06 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
— 4373 RETTIG AVE, Oakland CA 94602 Removal of the old roof and installation of asphalt shingles on the pitched sect… shingle New installation —
2026-07-06 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 3269 MORCOM AVE, Oakland CA 94619 At single-family dwelling. OFD reported fire damage inside of MFD structure. residential —
2026-07-06 Solar
Source type: Solar Permit (For commercial projects, residential projects not eligible for SolarApp+, or owner/builder or contractor use)
— 3900 SEQUOYAH RD, Oakland CA 94605 Remove and reinstall solar panel due reroof solar —
2026-07-06 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 1897 MAGELLAN DR, Oakland CA 94611 NEW 120V OUTLET FOR TANKLESS WATER HEATER 120V New installation —
2026-07-06 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
— 7079 HOMEWOOD DR, Oakland CA 94611 Removal of the old roof and installation of new app mod bitumen roof. (2,780 Sq.… 2,780 roof sf New installation New roof —
2026-07-06 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: (LBP) - Lead Based Paint (Building)
— 7425 MACARTHUR BLVD, Oakland CA 94605 Paint front and rear exterior of building. —
2026-07-06 HVAC
Source type: (RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 3189 JORDAN RD, Oakland CA 94602 HEAT PUMP SYSTEM INSTALL 3 TON 36K BTU 19 SEER2 3 tons 19 SEER heat pump New installation —
2026-07-06 Electrical
Source type: (E) - Electrical - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
— 1999 HARRISON ST, SUITE 900, Oakland CA 94612 ELECTRICAL for 1 Light, 5 Switches related to Interior TI 9th floor Suite 900. —
2026-07-06 Plumbing
Source type: (P) - Plumbing - 3+ Residential Units or commercial (Building)
— 3224 LIESE AVE, Oakland CA 94619 At MFD, Unit 3226: replace 40gal gas water heater, replace kitchen sink, bathroo… gas replacement —
2026-07-06 HVAC
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
— 8735 THERMAL ST, Oakland CA 94605 revision #2 per inspector's request to RBC2601183 Replaced details on the site p… —
2026-07-06 HVAC
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
— 52 PERTH PL, OAKLAND CA 94603 Grading Permit for new house on vacant upslope lot New installation New construction —
2026-07-06 Windows & Doors
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
— 1493 76TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 Legalization of previously completed window replacement work. No structural chan… —
2026-07-06 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 5933 JOHNSTON DR, Oakland CA 94611 Moving meter/electrical panel from one side of the house to the other. —
2026-07-06 HVAC
Source type: (RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 3163 WISCONSIN ST, Oakland CA 94602 Replacing Furnace. Like for like. furnace replacement —
2026-07-06 Addition
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
— 229 PERSHING DR, Oakland CA 94611 revision to RBC2502345:  revised plans to add more SQFT to addition —
2026-07-06 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
$95,000 5779 BALMORAL DR, Oakland CA 94619 Interior alterations to laundry room and powder room. Replace existing exterior … —
2026-07-06 HVAC
Source type: (RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 5928 ASCOT DR, Oakland CA 94611 Install Heat Pump and Air Handler - Mini-Split system heat pump, mini-split New installation —
2026-07-06 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 950 MOUNTAIN BLVD, Oakland CA 94611 50 GALS WATER HEATER CHANGEOUT IN BASEMENT standard replacement —
2026-07-06 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 4640 DOLORES AVE, Oakland CA 94602 Replace 100a with 200a 100A replacement —
2026-07-06 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
— 3469 LAGUNA AVE, 1, Oakland CA 94602 Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit for a 3 story, 6 unit condominium building with pa… 6 HVAC systems —
2026-07-06 Electrical
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
— 487 43RD ST, Oakland CA 94609 Revision to Project, E2600897, 487 43RD ST Oakland CA 94609, changing and updati… New installation New construction —
2026-07-06 Windows & Doors
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 5470 FERNHOFF RD, Oakland CA 94619 Interior soft demo at SFD: demo of non-structural walls, removal of kitchen cabi… —
2026-07-06 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
— 3153 SHEFFIELD AVE, Oakland CA 94602 tear off and Reroof tear off replacement —
2026-07-05 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 2755 BARRY PL, Oakland CA 94601 Adding a subpanel at garage and adding 8 new 120 v circuits for outlets and ligh… 120V New installation —
2026-07-05 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 2907 MILLSBRAE AVE, Oakland CA 94605 Install GM V2H system. 10kwh battery, Home hub, Inverter, Power shift EV charger… 60A EV charger, battery New installation —
2026-07-05 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 10454 LONGFELLOW AVE, Oakland CA 94603 To complete permit RE2304809 —
2026-07-05 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
— 2931 MORGAN AVE, Oakland CA Roof Replacement ( same for same). From modified bitumen roofing system to 3 lay… flat replacement —
2026-07-05 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 10454 LONGFELLOW AVE, Oakland CA 94603 New Water Heater - tankless tankless New installation —
2026-07-05 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 851 ALMA PL, Oakland CA 94610 Replace the old existing galvanized water lines with new copper pipes both hot a… replacement —
2026-07-05 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
— 3101 BIRDSALL AVE, Oakland CA 94619 25 squares tear off, reroof comp shingles 25 sq shingle tear off replacement —
2026-07-04 Electrical
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
$5,000 1028 25TH AVE, Oakland CA 94601 Legalize existing basement dwelling basement area: 2 bedroom , 1 bath, kitchen ,… —
2026-07-04 Interior Renovation
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
$160,000 556 ALCATRAZ AVE, Oakland CA 94609 Interior and exterior remodel of an existing legal two-story duplex including ap… replacement Re-roof —
2026-07-02 Roofing
Source type: DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
— 5460 CARLTON ST, Oakland CA 94618 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate —
2026-07-02 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
— 4194 OPAL ST, Oakland CA 94609 To complete this RBC1902324. —
2026-07-02 HVAC
Source type: (RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
— 1040 PARK LN, Oakland CA 94610 Ducted 2 Ton Fujitsu Heat Pump Install 2 tons heat pump New installation —
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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.

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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 10,760+ Oakland building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-02 from official city sources.

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How to use Oakland permit data

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Who appears in Oakland permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 10,760 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 2026-11-02. Newest permit date: 2026-11-02. 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 10,760 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

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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Oakland?

PermitGrab currently tracks 10,760 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.

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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.
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Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
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