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

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2026-10-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 1878 TIFFIN RD REMODEL OF AND ADDITION TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING INCLUDING NEW BATHROO… —
2026-10-19 Windows & Doors
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 3428 BIRDSALL AVE At existing single-family dwelling: Adding a new door and replacing awning. No r… 2 HVAC systems New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 638 TRESTLE GLEN RD At existing single-family dwelling: Rear yard renovation per plan, to create a n… 171 sf 2 units residential —
2026-10-19 Solar
Source type: SolarApp+ (For roof mounted residential solar projects not exceeding 38.4kw total done with SolarApp+- contractor use)
 6881 SARONI DR (N) Residential Roof-mount Solar PV, (20) Modules, (8.8) kW (N) Battery Backup, … 38.4 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-10-19 Other
Source type: Building Revision
 — Revise original added circuit to 15 amp for entry area and staircase light - Add… 15A New installation —
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 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 5539 KALES AVE NOTE: MAIN HOUSE ONLY. STRIP ALL ROOFING. INSTALL NEW SYNTHETIC UNDERLAYMENT AND… shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-19 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 5114 CAMDEN ST Torch-Down Roof Replacement The roof is approx. 1,000 SqFt. 1,000 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
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 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 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 4630 KAPHAN AVE Remove old roof and install new roof with composition shingles shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-19 New Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 7425 LOCKWOOD ST Legalize ADU with AB2533 to create an ADU —
2026-10-19 Other
Source type: Building Revision
 3007 MAPLE AVE Close one existing window opening and create a small window opening in the kitch… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 7537 STERLING DR Ay single-family dwelling: A full remodel of existing residence with 285.9 s/f a… 2 units residential —
2026-10-19 Solar
Source type: Solar Permit (For commercial projects, residential projects not eligible for SolarApp+, or owner/builder or contractor use)
 200 WEBSTER ST 27.72 KW SOLAR PV & 45 KWH BATTERY STORAGE Roof Mounted Solar Panels, Grid-Tie I… 27.72 kW 45 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage —
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 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 2862 82ND AVE Applying for a Building Worksheet so that we can complete the construction of ou… —
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 Other
Source type: Building Revision
 89 YOSEMITE AVE 1. New sub panel to be added to scope of permit. —
2026-10-19 Other
Source type: Building Revision
 371 ELWOOD AVE Main Panel like for like 125amp like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 1307 TUNNEL RD Request to transfer existing permit #B2503462 from the previous contractor (Gene… —
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 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 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 Interior Renovation
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 4114 EMERALD ST At existing duplex unit 4114 remodel bathroom. Includes lead-based paint abateme… 2 HVAC systems —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 382 43RD ST Seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce risk of damage per Plan Set A… 2 units residential —
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 Interior Renovation
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 2930 CALIFORNIA ST sq ft of bathroom 49sq ft. there will be no changes to existing framing. Sq feet… 2 HVAC systems 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 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 731 E 10TH ST Permit transfer request for B2501398. —
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: (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 Interior Renovation
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 857 PARAMOUNT RD At Single Family Dwelling: reconfigure interior walls to remodel ground floor ba… 2 HVAC systems New installation HVAC installation —
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 Windows & Doors
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 5845 RACINE ST 1. REBUILD (E) ENTRY PORCH & GUARD RAILS 2. INSTALL NEW FOUNDATION UNDER ENTRY D… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 117 FRISBIE ST Scope of Work: Legalization of unpermitted Deck Approx (303SF) & Stair 303 sf —
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: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 9921 BURR ST seismic retrofit to plan set A adding shear plywood and L90s and anchor bolt. Ap… —
2026-10-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 1955 BROADWAY 498 SF TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN AN EXISTING 8 STORY, 413,925 SF OFFICE BUIL… —
2026-10-19 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 650 SANTA RAY AVE TERA OFF EXISTING ROOF HOUSE AND ATTACHED GARAGE INTSALL NEW SHINGLES 21 AND NEW… shingle replacement Re-roof —
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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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