Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

11,854 indexed permits · Oakland, California.

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Newest permit 2026-11-11

PermitGrab tracks 11,854 building permits in Oakland, CA as of 2026-11-11.

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2026-11-12
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Source date: 2026-11-11

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Permit data through 2026-11-11

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2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 4415 EVANS AVE 1.CONVERSION OF EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE TO ADU WITH A 150 SQFT EXPANSION, INCLU… 150 sf —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 1813 E 27TH ST, LIVERMORE CA 94551 Voluntary foundation repair. Stabilize foundation where piers are installed. Vol… —
2026-10-09 Demolition
Source type: (DB) - Demolition - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial
 1449 MILLER AVE TEST AA demo permit creation —
2026-10-09 Demolition
Source type: (DRB) - Demolition - Single Family, Duplex or Accessory Structures
 4036 EVERETT AVE At rear of existing SFD, demolish approximately 280 square foot detached garage.… —
2026-10-09 Demolition
Source type: (DRB) - Demolition - Single Family, Duplex or Accessory Structures
 9317 Walnut ST At rear of existing duplex, demolish entire 400SF fire-damaged garage. Rebuild u… —
2026-10-09 Other
Source type: Building Revision
 1001 WARFIELD AVE Revision to add unit #201 to area of work for electrical subpanel replacement. N… —
2026-10-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Private Infrastructure (P-Job)
 4660 HARBORD DR Sitework for new stormwater bioretention planter area and paving including 7 new… —
2026-10-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 3444 JOAQUIN MILLER RD Replace 1 retrofit window in bedroom (3410 Crane Way) 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 2794 PARK BLVD At unit 2792 PARK BLVD of duplex: Remodel kitchen and bathroom and painting. To … 2 HVAC systems —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 4434 DAVENPORT AVE At existing SFD, perform voluntary seismic retrofit in accordance with Oakland $… 2 units residential —
2026-10-09 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 200 HARRISON ST Tear off the old roof membrane and all roof flashings, remove the old drains and… flat tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-09 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 2916 HARRISON ST tear off the old composition shingles and underlayment, remove all the old roof … shingle, metal tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 1040 PARK LN SHOWER PAN REMODEL AFTER LEAK, AND REPLACING A TUB, REPLACE WALL TILES, AND 1 LI… 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-09 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 5474 La Salle Overlay on existing PVC roof with Durolast 60 MIL PVC - white. Replace in-kind (… replacement —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 1729 BRUSH ST At existing SFD, perform voluntary seismic upgrade using Plan Set A in accordanc… 2 units residential —
2026-10-09 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 1917 MYRTLE ST Reroofing of slope roof with asphalt UL790 Class A fire rated GAF architectural … 1600 sq 1,600 roof sf shingle, metal replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5777 SNAKE RD, UNIT 5775-5777 Replace all 25 windows of same size and location in both units of duplex. DRX261… 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 3525 OAK KNOLL BLVD At existing 996sf 2bed/1bath SFD repair fire damage to include, remodel kitchen … 2 HVAC systems heat pump replacement HVAC repair —
2026-10-09 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 2306 65TH AVE remove existing roof and replace it by Installing new synthetic underlayment, ne… shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-09 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 836 54TH ST Reroof 1900 sqf. Install new composite shingles shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-09 Roofing
Source type: (R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
 888 52ND ST Tear off and re-roof house 16sq. Install new shingles Owens Corning Shasta White… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-09 New Construction
Source type: (RBC) New Construction - Single Family, Duplex or Accessory Structures
 9317 Walnut ST At rear of existing duplex, build new 400SF garage in same location as previous … 400 sf residential —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 7335 SNAKE RD To abate CE case 2503238: At single-family dwelling - Construct retaining wall (… 2 units residential —
2026-10-09 Demolition
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 1935 FILBERT ST At south side of existing duplex replace 600 SQFT of siding. Includes lead-based… 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 4409 WEST ST At existing single-family dwelling: Foundation repair using 5 Push Pier. 2 units residential —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 7631 STERLING DR New attached unconditioned sunroom addition at right side of SFD. Electrical onl… 2 units residential —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 618 BOULEVARD WY At existing single-family dwelling: Foundation repair using 17 Push Piers and 1 … 2 units residential —
2026-10-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: (RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 5349 LEONA ST At Single Family Residence: replace siding and trim in-kind. DRX261387 2 HVAC systems replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 2844 MOUNTAIN BLVD Proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Station to include the following installation… 2500A 480V EV charger —
2026-10-09 Demolition
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 582 ATHOL AVE Project consists of the complete demolition and removal of a dilapidated, MID 19… —
2026-10-09 Windows & Doors
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 5364 JAMES AVE Convert (E) 349 sq.ft. detached garage into category 1 ADU. New 82 sq.ft. connec… —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 3351 MADERA AVE The stucco column on the arch in front of (and attached to) my house needs to be… —
2026-10-09 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 2365 WILBUR ST Like for like 125A meter upgrade. 125A replacement —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 1334 104TH AVE Residential seismic retrofit, including cripple wall bracing and foundation sill… residential —
2026-10-09 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 4360 EVERETT AVE, B 700 square foot unit knob and tube removal new romex wire installation —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: Non-Residential Alternate Method Request
 5910 MACARTHUR BLVD Non-Residential Alternate Method Request residential —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 1117 MOUNTAIN BLVD Installation of new small cell wireless facility attached to wood utility pole i… commercial —
2026-10-09 Plumbing
Source type: (P) - Plumbing - 3+ Residential Units or commercial (Building)
 1270 90TH AVE water line replacement line work replacement —
2026-10-09 Demolition
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 1025 98TH AVE Demo permit for internal of the bldg. only soft demo based on the inspector reus… —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 262 ATHOL AVE At existing 4-plex, replace exterior stair treads and 1 railing post, in-kind. N… commercial —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (BW) - Building Worksheet (Building)
 6956 SAYRE DR Foundation repair using 7 Helical Wall Anchors —
2026-10-09 Electrical
Source type: (E) - Electrical - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 500 LAKE PARK AVE Installation of temporary power pole to be used in conjuction with Permit# B2204… —
2026-10-09 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Grading (Private)
 4660 HARBORD DR Grading to construct a 9,710sf gymnasium with 1,406sf exterior covered patio are… —
2026-10-09 General Construction
Source type: (B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
 2719 TELEGRAPH AVE Installation of new small cell wireless facility attached to wood utility pole a… commercial —
2026-10-09 Electrical
Source type: (RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
 2034 AUSTIN ST Adding 3 circuits for appliance changeout from gas to electric under the PG&E Em… 3 circuits replacement —
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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)
1,141 23.8%
(R) - ReRoof Certificate (Building)
725 15.1%
(RE) - Electrical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
680 14.2%
(RBC) - Building Residential Combo Alteration- 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
651 13.6%
(RM) - Mechanical - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
326 6.8%
(RP) Plumbing - 1 & 2 Unit Residential (Building)
318 6.6%
(B) - Building Alteration - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
303 6.3%
(E) - Electrical - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building)
287 6.0%
SolarApp+ (For roof mounted residential solar projects not exceeding 38.4kw total done with SolarApp+- contractor use)
185 3.9%
(P) - Plumbing - 3+ Residential Units or commercial (Building)
185 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 11,854+ Oakland building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-11 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

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Who appears in Oakland permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 11,854 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 2026-11-11. Newest permit date: 2026-11-11. 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 11,854 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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Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Oakland provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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Oakland renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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