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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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 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 —
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 Solar
Source type: SolarApp+ (For roof mounted residential solar projects not exceeding 38.4kw total done with SolarApp+- contractor use)
 9500 GRANADA AVE (N)4.92kw DC/4.61kw AC PV system size, (12) roof mounted modules, (12) microinve… 4.92 kW battery solar Battery storage —
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: (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 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)
 117 FRISBIE ST Scope of Work: Legalization of unpermitted Deck Approx (303SF) & Stair 303 sf —
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 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 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)
 6710 ELVERTON DR Proposed 1,152 SF Deck & Upper Ground Stair 1,152 sf —
2026-10-19 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 3018 BERLIN WY 7 squares shingle re-roof color: Golden Meadow CRRC: 0890-0033 8 squares flat re… 7 sq shingle replacement Re-roof —
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 New Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 7425 LOCKWOOD ST Legalize ADU with AB2533 to create an ADU —
2026-10-18 Interior Renovation
Source type: (B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 1044 SANTA MARIA CT 200 sqft Kitchen remodel: remove non-bearing wall, new cabinets/counters/tile, r… 20A New installation —
2026-10-18 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 604 WEBSTER ST Replace (1) window, attic insulation, siding. —
2026-10-18 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 1013 HARRISON ST
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Replace Insulation, Drywall due to vandalism —
2026-10-18 Solar
Source type: SolarApp+ (For roof mounted residential solar projects not exceeding 38.4kw total done with SolarApp+- contractor use)
 2330 86TH AVE (N)5.33kwDC/4.99Kw AC, (13) roof mounted modules, (13)microinverters, (1) 10kw b… 4.99 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-10-18 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 4985 HEDGE LN Removal of the old roof and installation of new app mod bitumen roof. 2,180 Sq.F… 2,180 roof sf replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-18 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 880 W MACATHUR BLVD PERMIT TRANSFER REQUEST - Transfer contractor of record on existing Building Per… 39 units 5-story residential —
2026-10-17 Electrical
Source type: (E) - Electrical - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 201 FAIRMOUNT AVE Meter upgrade from 200A to 400A, replacing 4 existing Meter disconnects, adding … 400A —
2026-10-17 Windows & Doors
Source type: (B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 1378 E 36TH ST REPLACING 16 WINDOWS NAIL FIN ALL LIKE FOR LIKE like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-17 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 440 HANOVER AVE SEISMIC RETROFIT PER STANDARD PLAN SET A —
2026-10-17 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 5970 BRUNS CT THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE … residential —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 2080 HARRINGTON AVE At existing SFD convert living room into new bedroom and replace window on porch… 1,514 sf 2 units 3 beds residential —
2026-10-16 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5662 DOVER ST We will install a new 20 amp 120V circuit and install a receptacle behind the st… 20A 120V New installation —
2026-10-16 Plumbing
Source type: (RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5169 FLEMING AVE 40 GALS WATER HEATER CHANGEOUT IN BASEMENT standard replacement Water heater —
2026-10-16 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 541 29TH ST Complete TPO Roofing System Replacement (30.30 SQS) 1. Removal of Existing Roofi… metal, tpo replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 4021 NORTON AVE - Voluntary seismic retrofit of existing single-family residence under City of O… residential —
2026-10-16 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 2907 55TH AVE knob and tube replacement like for like replacement —
2026-10-16 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 3631 JOAQUIN MILLER RD At existing SFD install (2) Tesla power walls for a 27kwh ESS. battery New installation Battery storage —
2026-10-16 Windows & Doors
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 725 MARKET ST TOWER #3 @ 725 MARKET STREET (DRX261371) Exterior Renovations (in-kind) to Tower… —
2026-10-16 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 3621 JOAQUIN MILLER RD At existing SFD install new 200amp subpanel and (2) Tesla power walls for a 27kw… 200A battery New installation Battery storage —
2026-10-16 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 4849 GERANIUM PL Partial roof replacement of 1,100 sq. ft. Remove existing asphalt shingles (one … 1,100 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-16 Other
Source type: Building Revision
 2516 FRUITVALE AVE reduction in the overall deck dimensions, adjustments to the exterior stairway a… —
2026-10-16 HVAC
Source type: (M) - Mechanical - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 1960 MANDELA PKWY Adding heat pump split systems to the existing office area in Bay 1 and ventilat… heat pump —
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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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