Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

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3,057 indexed permits · 5,126 code violations · Oakland, California.

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Oakland building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 3,057
Total permit value (90d) $112,829,509
Active contractors 1
Newest permit 2026-08-02

PermitGrab tracks 3,057 building permits in Oakland, CA as of 2026-08-02. Live tracking of 5,126 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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Oakland building permit activity

Contractors pulled 1,303 building permits in Oakland over the last 30 days — down 25.6% from the prior 30 days, with $104,385,970 in declared project value across the 307 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 3,057 permits worth $112,829,509.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. EXEMPTION TYPE — 3 permits
  2. KEY DATES — 1 permit
  3. Contact Saleh Aboutaleb, Construction — 1 permit
  4. PREPAID INSPECTION — 1 permit
  5. What Type of Plumbing — 1 permit
  6. Will Construction — 1 permit
  7. Magnabuild LLC — 1 permit
Biggest project this month
$36,785,606 · (B) - Building New - 3+ Residential Units or Commercial (Building) · 430 BROADWAY, BLDG A, Oakland CA 94607
3,057
Indexed Permits
1
Active Contractors
5,126
Code Violations
2026-08-02
Last Updated
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Oakland had 1303 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 278 electrical, 204 hvac and 198 general construction. The average project value is $340,999.

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What Type of Plumbing
2026-07-20
📍 2700 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, Oakland CA 94601
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3,057 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-20 Plumbing 2700 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, Oakland CA 94601 Installation of all plumbing from the ground up within 5’ of the building Genera… What Type of Plumbing
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2026-07-03 HVAC/Mech $783,951 747 52ND ST, Oakland CA 94609 Public infrastructure as detailed in Engineer's Cost estimate dated June 19, 202… Contact Saleh Aboutaleb, Construction
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2026-06-25 Demolition $20,000 1854 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, Oakland CA 94606 SOFT DEMOLITION - INTERIOR NON-STRUCTURAL, COMMERCIAL Property: 1854 Internation… Magnabuild LLC
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2026-08-02 HVAC/Mech $40,000 5501 CLAREMONT AVE Remodel kitchen and bath, no wall changes or removal. Install new electric subpa…
2026-08-01 Solar 2936 COOLIDGE AVE (N)4.10kw DC/3.80kw AC PV System size, (10) roof mounted modules, (10) microinve…
2026-08-01 HVAC/Mech 332 62ND ST Replace gas furnace for a new ducted Mitsubishi Heat Pump System
2026-08-01 Electrical 627 51ST ST Replace damaged weather head, riser. 120v lighting conduit, install new 1 AWG al…
2026-08-01 Electrical 1436 MOUNTAIN BLVD install and upgrade overhead electrical service from 125a to 200a 120v/240v
2026-08-01 Plumbing 5170 SADDLE BROOK DR Installation of 3/4" seismic shut off valve
2026-08-01 Electrical 1520 CASTRO ST Like-for-like replacement of the existing multi-meter electrical service equipme…
2026-08-01 Plumbing $90,000 9427 WALNUT ST A) CONVERT EXISTING GARAGE & LAUNDRY AREA INTO NEW ADU (ADU #3). B) NEW ADDITION…
2026-07-31 Plumbing 490 W MACARTHUR BLVD Replace approximately 45 LF of existing, deteriorated cast iron main sewer pipe …
2026-07-31 Roofing 6051 GIRVIN DR Remove existing comp shingle roof down to existing plywood, and install new GAF …
2026-07-31 Electrical 943 HILLCROFT CIR Upgrade main panel from 100 A to 200 A. - Remove and replace all knob and tube t…
2026-07-31 General Construction $9,500 870 53RD ST REPLACE EXISTING TUB WITH A WALK IN TUB, INSTALL 1 NEW 20-AMP CIRCUIT FOR THE TU…
2026-07-31 Plumbing 3114 SUTER ST A&J Plumbing and Rooter LLC Plumbing Estimate Estimate Total: $7,500.00 Scope of…
2026-07-31 Electrical 5353 MILES AVE Supplemental Electrical: Run (2) dedicated 220V wires to condenser location.
2026-07-31 General Construction 1030 16TH ST Reinstalling three toilets that were removed, installing two new vanities, and o…
2026-07-31 Solar 575 CHETWOOD ST residential roof-mounted pv system 26 modules 10.660kW + (2) ESS
2026-07-31 General Construction $85,000 2740 RITCHIE ST At SFD: Remove rear deck for (N) addition at rear to extend Bedroom#2 with added…
2026-07-31 Plumbing 6207 HILLEGASS AVE replace existing 50 gallon gas water heater with new Bradford White 50 gallon ga…
2026-07-31 General Construction $24,600 2600 WOOLSEY ST Repair of deteriorating and collapsing retaining wall and driveway foundation as…
2026-07-31 General Construction $13,965 4919 CLARKE ST Termite repairs report #GTS260422 items 1I,4B,4C,8B,9A,10H,11E,11I,11K,11M,11N,1…
2026-07-31 General Construction $10,984 3045 SEMINARY AVE VOLUNTARY SEISMIC UPGRADE PER PLAN. NOT EBB
2026-07-31 Roofing 433 CLARA ST Demolish existing roof, Install 1/2"OSB plywood, New synthetic underlayment, new…
2026-07-31 Electrical 8901 SENECA ST Relocation of Essential loads to Jackery System Sub-Panel Maintenance
2026-07-31 Demolition 1701 E 19TH ST THIS PROJECT ENTAILS THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING PLAYGROUND IN AN EXISTING PARK…
2026-07-31 General Construction $2,500 650 85TH AVE BUILDING PLAN CHECK REVISION ( M26008686)
2026-07-31 Pool/Spa $150,000 3199 LAKESHORE AVE INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 1,812 SF WITHIN AN EXISTING 4,439 S…
2026-07-31 HVAC/Mech 5353 MILES AVE Installation of (1) 2-port Mini-Split Condenser & (2) Air Handlers. Installation…
2026-07-31 Solar 700 INDEPENDENT RD A COMMERCIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC AND ENERGY STORAGE INSTALLATION CONSISTI…
2026-07-31 Roofing 5333 ADELINE ST Walk In cooler per permit B2600908. Mechanical upgrades: 1 new roof top condensi…
2026-07-31 Windows/Doors $70,000 2049 BYWOOD DR Replace original 1939 windows with new energy efficient windows. This is a retro…
2026-07-31 General Construction 41 KINGWOOD RD At rear of existing SFD, replace rear elevated deck with new deck in same locati…
2026-07-31 Electrical 3525 DIMOND AVE Like-for-like replacement of the existing 42-position Zinsco tenant meter bank a…
2026-07-31 General Construction 941 APGAR ST At existing multi-family dwelling: Seismic foundation retrofit.
2026-07-31 Signage 323 20TH ST At existing bank, install new vinyl lettering on existing blade sign and new let…
2026-07-31 Roofing 1875 MANZANITA DR At Single Family Dwelling: rebuild garage roof and deck to repair tree damage. T…
2026-07-31 General Construction 1600 3RD AVE At a multiple residential building to replace pieces of wood soffit box and sidi…
2026-07-31 Plumbing $3,500,000 4715 TELEGRAPH AVE REVISION TO APPROVED PLANS - BUILDIG PERMIT #B2503970 - ASI#4 - Sand oil separat…
2026-07-31 Plumbing 373 WARWICK AVE New 240v Circuit for Future Water Heater
2026-07-31 Windows/Doors $2,400 701 56TH ST Replace 4 windows in kind in living room of house. All 4 windows are original wo…
2026-07-31 Plumbing 5333 ADELINE ST Demo 1 floor sink, demo 1 floor drain. Cap plumbing lines. pour back concrete
2026-07-31 Roofing 0 REDDING ST Construction of a new 1,492 sq. ft., two-story, all-electric single-family resid…
2026-07-31 General Construction $8,440 4006 LAUREL AVE Termite repairs report #GTS60522 items 1I,3E,8B,8D,9A,11D,11I,11J,11K,11L,11M on…
2026-07-31 Solar 2628 26TH AVE COMM ROOF MOUNT PV, COMP ROOF, 17 PANELS, 7.055 KW
2026-07-31 Roofing 9765 BURGOS AVE Remove existing roofing install new 60 Mil P.V.C Membrane Cool Sand Color
2026-07-31 Electrical 2119 66TH AVE Replacing main 100 amp electrical service for a "like to like" 100 amp service b…
2026-07-31 Electrical 1960 MANDELA PKWY Installation of 3 new distribution boards: 1200A, 1000A, 1000A fed from existing…
2026-07-31 Windows/Doors 645 CHETWOOD ST, 201 Retrofit one bedroom window in condominium unit 201. DRX261050.
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 3 of 7 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. EXEMPTION TYPE 3 (3) Roofing - Verifying…
2. Will Construction NEW 1 (1) Electrical $500 Verifying…
3. What Type of Plumbing 📞 1 permits/30d 1 (1) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
4. Magnabuild LLC 📞 1 (1) Structural $20,000 🔒 Reveal
5. Contact Saleh Aboutaleb, Construction 📞 1 permits/30d 1 (1) HVAC $783,951 🔒 Reveal
6. PREPAID INSPECTION 1 (1) Plumbing $70,000 Verifying…
7. KEY DATES 1 permits/30d 1 (1) - Verifying…

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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 3057+ 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 3,057 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 2026-08-02. Updated daily • newest record from 23h ago. 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 1,303 new building permits alongside 5,126 active code violations. 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

5,126 open code violations in Oakland, each matched to the property owner. 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 3057 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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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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