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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Date Type Address Details Status Save
2026-10-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 3900 HANLY RD Interior renovations: complete kitchen renovation, complete bathroom renovation.… —
2026-10-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 28 WESTMINSTER DR Kitchen and Bath Remodel with replacements in kind. 2 HVAC systems —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 1350 MCELROY ST, Benicia CA 94510 Adding a full bath to the primary bedroom. Loadbearing walls will not be moved —
2026-10-19 Windows & Doors
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 2501 74TH AVE At existing duplex, replace 1 window and repair drywall. No MEPs. To abate CE# 2… 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC repair —
2026-10-19 Addition
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 1512 13TH AVE To abate CE #2606136. To convert unpermitted addition back to original use. —
2026-10-19 Other
Source type: Building Revision
 — Same as previous description. Upgrade existing electrical service to 400A/320 Co… 400A —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 864 MCELROY ST Add a small bathroom to the primary bedroom —
2026-10-19 HVAC
Source type: (RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 11 DARTMOUTH DR 3.5 TON EVAPORATOR COIL REPLACEMENT. 80K BTUS FURNACE CHANGEOUT IN BASEMENT 2 HVAC systems 3.5 tons furnace replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-19 New Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 5634 LAVERNE AVE New 512 sq.ft. ADU to be built behind existing house 512 sf —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 731 E 10TH ST Permit transfer request for B2501398. —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (P) - Plumbing - 3+ Residential Units or commercial (Building)
 94 CITY LIMITS CIR Replace existing 48 gal water heater. 48 gal water heater standard replacement Water heater —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 5243 MACARTHUR BLVD Remodel unit 5249 requesting M,E,P,S Remodel unit 5249 Kitchen, no walls, no Ext… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 2301 94TH AVE EBB Retrofit complete in accordance with Plan set A. Apply for $250 flat rate pe… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 1523 8TH AVE At existing MFD, make repairs to plywood and joists due to dry rot and repair st… commercial —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 744 65TH ST Add clothing Washer and Water Heater standard New installation Water heater —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5244 BELVEDERE ST Gas house line extension 20' +/- 2' to include gas meter relocation to accommoda… replacement —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 4818 STACY ST DRAIN REPIPE 2 BATHROOMS, 250 LF, 8 FIXTURES, ABS. Fixtures 8: (1) Lavatory, (1)… 8 fixtures repipe —
2026-10-19 HVAC
Source type: (RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 816 57TH ST 40K BTUS FURNACE CHANGEOUT IN GARAGE 2 HVAC systems furnace replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 390 43RD ST Voluntary seismic improvement. Install anchor bolts with epoxy into the existing… —
2026-10-19 HVAC
Source type: (RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5641 COLBOURN PL 70kbtu furnace c/o under house. 11 duct supply & 1 duct return c/o. 2 HVAC systems furnace —
2026-10-19 HVAC
Source type: (RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 3427 CURRAN WY Install 4 head ductless minisplit system 2 HVAC systems mini-split New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (P) - Plumbing - 3+ Residential Units or commercial (Building)
 2169 48TH AVE To abate CE 2605642 - At multi-unit residential bldg: Install 5 water heaters an… gas line work New installation Water heater —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (P) - Plumbing - 3+ Residential Units or commercial (Building)
 5312 YGNACIO AVE Gas house line extension 10' +/- 2' to include gas meter relocation to accommoda… replacement —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (LBP) - Lead Based Paint (Building)
 1753 16TH AVE Use EPA and local city protocols for lead abatement -place signage and caution t… —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5961 GLENARMS DR 50 GALS WATER HEATER CHANGEOUT IN GARAGE standard replacement Water heater —
2026-10-19 Other
Source type: Building Revision
 5837 CHABOT CT Structural improvements made in kitchen and dining room. New structural beam in … —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5314 BELVEDERE ST Gas house line extension 12' +/- 2' to include gas meter relocation to accommoda… replacement —
2026-10-19 Windows & Doors
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 4218 COOLIDGE AVE Replace 8 retrofit windows and 1 retrofit patio door 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-19 HVAC
Source type: (M) - Mechanical - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 2000 36TH AVE Heat Pump Installation heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-19 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 744 65TH ST Add 60Amp Circuit for Electrical Heat pump water heater and 30 Amp Dryer to exis… 60A New installation —
2026-10-19 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 527 MONTCLAIR AVE main service panel upgrade from 200 amp to 400amp 400A service panel Panel service —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 6710 ELVERTON DR Proposed 1,152 SF Deck & Upper Ground Stair 1,152 sf —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 6956 SAYRE DR Foundation repair using 7 helical wall anchors at SFD. No MEP included. 2 units residential —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (P) - Plumbing - 3+ Residential Units or commercial (Building)
 5324 BELVEDERE ST Gas house line extension 10' +/- 2' to include gas meter relocation to accommoda… replacement —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 500 LAKE PARK AVE THESE DRAWINGS REPRESENT THE DESIGN-BUILD CONSTRUCTION OF THE DRILL DISPLACEMENT… —
2026-10-19 Roofing
Source type: (B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 3768 HARRISON ST At units 307 and 308 of multi-family dwelling: Demo/Remove existing concrete bal… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 3927 EDGEMOOR PL Dry rot repair per 1C and 11E on termite report #71999 at SFD. No MEP included. … 2 units residential —
2026-10-19 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5821 FREMONT ST Install plumbing to support VRF - install underground insulated 3/4" water pipin… —
2026-10-19 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 5150 SHAFTER AVE Remove/Dispose existing shingles Install new composition shingles with new under… shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-19 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5821 FREMONT ST Install electrical to support VRF - underground conduit to supply 3 240-volt 50A… 50A New installation —
2026-10-19 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 25 MAYDON CT Meter upgrade from 100A to 200A, Due to existing damage service wire.. 200A —
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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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