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 Windows/Doors $3,000 3601 COLUMBIAN DR, Oakland CA 94605 Renovation 6 Windows, keep the same size, changing from wooden windows to Vinyl.
2026-07-16 Solar 2225 19TH AVE, Oakland CA 94606 Solar Roof Mount 3.01kW, 7 Modules. 7 Microinverters. 1 IQ Battery with 10kWh Ca…
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 9500 GOLF LINKS RD, Oakland CA 94605 Replace 10 windows, Inkind Remodel kitchen and 2 bathrooms and repair damaged dr…
2026-07-16 Structural 2751 73RD AVE, OAKLAND CA 94605 Shoring plan and calculations as a deferred submittal
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech $22,300 1716 83RD AVE, Oakland CA 94621 Replace 9 retrofit windows in unit 1714 and 11 retrofit windows in unit 1716
2026-07-16 Demolition $7,000 9781 EMPIRE RD, Oakland CA 94603 Demo unapproved rear porch addition and remove any associated utility lines.  Pa…
2026-07-16 Plumbing $13,759 5508 BROOKDALE AVE, Oakland CA 94605 Orig Permit: RP2600399 1 BATHROOM DRAIN REPIPE Add scope: DRAIN WASTE REPIPE HOR…
2026-07-16 Pool/Spa $260,000 3824 LAKESHORE AVE, Oakland CA 94610 At existing SFD remodel lower level to include kitchen relocation of powder room…
2026-07-16 General Construction $11,000 1203 12TH ST, Oakland CA 94607 Residential - convert walk in closet to split powder room and closet  2nd floor …
2026-07-16 Solar 4031 ARDLEY AVE, Oakland CA 94602 Removal & Reinstall of existing system. No changes
2026-07-16 Windows/Doors $5,715 811 YORK ST, 116, Oakland CA 94610 REPLACE 3 WINDOWS & 1 LIVING ROOM PATIO DOOR WITH RETROFIT VINYL WINDOWS. 2-LIV …
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 378 HUDSON ST, Oakland CA 94618 add breaker to heat pump
2026-07-16 Plumbing 540 57TH ST, Oakland CA 94609 Whole house PEX water repipe
2026-07-16 Electrical 3611 DIMOND AVE, Oakland CA 94602 Emergency Repair for Overhead Service that was knock out by a tree Existing pane…
2026-07-16 Plumbing 401 KENNEDY ST, Oakland CA 94606 Replace one (1) 2" Wilkins 975XL RP serial# 548378 with one (1) 2" lead free RP …
2026-07-16 Electrical 2551 SCENIC AVE, Oakland CA 94602 100A subpanel mounted exterior inside doghouse will be relocated to exterior wal…
2026-07-16 Plumbing 1967 TUNNEL RD, Oakland CA 94705 Replace tank Water heater with tankless water heater ×2
2026-07-16 Roofing $50,000 1875 MANZANITA DR, Oakland CA 94611 Tree fell on garage roof and deck, will need to rebuild the roof and deck.
2026-07-16 Electrical 5327 BRANN ST, Oakland CA 94619 Main Panel Upgrade: 100Amp to 200Amp, no additional load
2026-07-16 HVAC/Mech 650 85TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 12 exhaust, 5 GVI gravity fan, 1 supply fan installation
2026-07-15 Solar 9523 LAWLOR ST, Oakland CA 94605 INSTALL RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PV SYSTEM WITH ESS / 6.16KWDC / 5.24KWAC …
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 5625 SNAKE RD, Oakland CA 94611 Legalize conversion of family room, 460 sqft carport and 98 sqft addition into a…
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 6112 HILTON ST, Oakland CA 94605 At facility removal of damaged chimney 16ft on side of house. Chimney opening wi…
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 2901 MACARTHUR BLVD, Oakland CA At existing MFD Unit 213, remodel kitchen and bathroom like for like, replace dr…
2026-07-15 Roofing 3068 PLEITNER, OAKLAND CA Reroof 1500 sqft. Install new composite shingles
2026-07-15 General Construction 830 ALVARADO RD, Oakland CA 94705 Propose to convert existing one car port to semi enclosed two car garage.
2026-07-15 Roofing $21,890 6285 SKYLINE BLVD, Oakland CA 94611 repair vehicle damage to rooftop parapet
2026-07-15 General Construction $600,000 684 LONGRIDGE RD, Oakland CA 94610 Revision to Project 684 LONGRIDGE RD PERMIT REVISON RBC2402658
2026-07-15 Roofing 801 LONGRIDGE RD, Oakland CA 94610 Removal of existing roofing materials and installation of new class-A roofing as…
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 23 WEYBRIDGE CT, Oakland CA 94611 Heat pump water heater installation with new water supply lines
2026-07-15 General Construction $85,000 2740 RITCHIE ST, Oakland CA 94605 NEW ADDITION AT REAR TO EXTEND BEDROOM #2, ADD NEW FULL BATHROOM, CLOSET & RELOC…
2026-07-15 Plumbing 1030 16TH ST, Oakland CA 94607 Reinstalling three toilets that were removed, installing two new vanities, and o…
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 2906 SEMINARY AVE, Oakland CA 94605 New furnace was added.
2026-07-15 Windows/Doors $8,585 2400 65TH AVE, Oakland CA 94605 Replace 3 retrofit windows and 1 retrofit patio door
2026-07-15 Electrical 2312 55TH AVE, Oakland CA 94605 - LEGALIZE THE 368 SF ADU + ELECTRICAL ROOM (NONCONFORMING ADU WAS BUILT IN 1945…
2026-07-15 Electrical 2906 SEMINARY AVE, Oakland CA 94605 The electric subpanel was replaced with AFCI breakers for all non-GFCI areas (ki…
2026-07-15 Roofing 1175 CLARENDON, Oakland CA 94610 Removal of existing roofing materials and installation of new class-A roofing as…
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 1040 56TH ST, Oakland CA 94608 At existing single-family dwelling: To add a new window unit into the east-facin…
2026-07-15 Solar 3807 CANON AVE, Oakland CA 94602 Installing 15 roof-mounted PV modules. 6.53kW DC. Installing 1 ESS battery. 15kW…
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech $40,000 3654 39TH AVE, Oakland CA 94619 Legalize interior remodel per code enforcement case #2602449 including kitchen a…
2026-07-15 General Construction $8,000 2233 PELHAM PL, Oakland CA 94611 Revision followed by permit number RBC2600942 Like for Like bathroom remodel.
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech $9,000 1176 53RD ST, Oakland CA 94608 Requesting a continuation of an expired permit RBC2101910. All work has been com…
2026-07-15 Demolition 21 HILLWOOD PL, Oakland CA 94610 1. Remove existing deck on second floor. 2. Addition on second floor demolished …
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 926 CHESTER ST, Oakland CA 94607 Mitsubishi MUZ/MSZ-WX Wall Mounted Heating & Cooling 12K BTU, Install new dedica…
2026-07-15 HVAC/Mech 3801 Howe ST, Oakland CA 94611 Modification to (2) Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems in Rooms G-41 and G-42
2026-07-15 Electrical 681 58TH ST, Oakland CA 94609 Install circuit for 30amp level 2 charger per NEC and CEC codes
2026-07-15 General Construction 3720 MIDVALE AVE, Oakland CA 94602 To Complete Permit RBC2100203
2026-07-15 Roofing 4015 NEVIL ST, Oakland CA 94601 Install new asphalt shingles over the one layer of existing shingles.
2026-07-15 Plumbing $8,000 1715 87TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 Existing 1,022 sqft property will be remodeling the kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathr…
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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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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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