Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

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

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“Over the last 90 days, 3,057 permits were pulled in Oakland. A permit is proof of work, and proof of work is a real lead.”
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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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3,057 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-29 Electrical 5815 THORNHILL DR Code Upgrades to an existing building. No additional square footage or service u…
2026-07-29 Plumbing 6441 HERZOG ST At existing single-family dwelling: Bathroom remodel only of a bathtub wall to b…
2026-07-29 HVAC/Mech 4356 HOWE ST add breaker to heat pump
2026-07-29 General Construction 2751 73RD AVE Provide Crain Tower information including calculations. Forms include: Liberatio…
2026-07-29 Plumbing 423 7TH ST Rough in plumbing in kitchen
2026-07-29 Electrical 6539 WHITNEY ST Install 40-50 amp 240 Volt Grounded Branch Circuit for induction stove. Install …
2026-07-29 General Construction 36 BUCKEYE AVE Exterior painting of the body and trim.
2026-07-29 Electrical 1055 SANTA MARIA CT Meter Reset
2026-07-29 Solar 432 JONES AVE 4.5 KW DC (10) Panels Roof Mount PV system with (1) ESS, New 200A MPU
2026-07-29 General Construction 832 YORK ST, 11 Scrape loose and peeling lead paint from ceiling in hallway
2026-07-29 General Construction 2231 E 28TH ST Attached pest report items 1A, 1B, 1D, 1E, 6A, 6C and 6E. Repair fungus and term…
2026-07-29 HVAC/Mech 5359 LAWTON AVE Construct a new 12'x26' (312 sq ft) Tuff Shed - Storage Shed. No Electrical/ No …
2026-07-29 Windows/Doors 1774 E 38TH ST 14 windows like for like, retrofit, same location no structural changes
2026-07-29 Electrical 3600 BROADWAY Remodel DEXA room
2026-07-29 General Construction 1774 E 38TH ST Seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce risk of damage per Plan set A
2026-07-29 Electrical 4616 BOND ST Instillation of electrical subpanel.
2026-07-29 Plumbing 1176 53RD ST Completion for expired permit RBC2101910: Replacement of foundation for SFD per …
2026-07-29 General Construction 353 NEWTON AVE Repair existing front porch and upper balcony. ZW2601722
2026-07-29 Roofing 3009 COURTLAND AVE Tear off existing roofing material, composite shingles approximately 1,500 sq/ft…
2026-07-29 Windows/Doors 1111 CENTER ST Replace 3 retrofit windows
2026-07-29 Plumbing 6066 CHELTON DR We have an unpermitted adu that we want to abate. There is no tenant in the unit…
2026-07-29 Electrical 4616 BOND ST, Oakland CA 94601 Instillation of electrical subpanel.
2026-07-29 Solar 1741 BRANDON ST Installing 8 New Panels and a Tesla Powerwall 3
2026-07-29 General Construction 4811 TRINIDAD AVE Replacement of existing siding on front of house with same. Existing siding is d…
2026-07-29 General Construction 284 PERKINS ST Paint exterior of house, over existing paint.
2026-07-29 General Construction 6903 MACARTHUR BLVD Minor Fire Damage repair: Drywall, cabinets, fixtures
2026-07-29 Electrical 310 BROADWAY Remove and replace 100 AMP service panel. Like for like due to bad bus
2026-07-29 Solar 5405 BROOKDALE AVE INSTALL RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PV SYSTEM & ESS / NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SOLARA…
2026-07-29 General Construction 862 55TH ST Seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce risk of damage per Plan set A
2026-07-29 Electrical 423 7TH ST Kitchen, bathroom, closet, bedroom repairs. Mainly consist of drywall, insulatio…
2026-07-29 Plumbing 2836 73RD AVE water lines re-pipe. removing all galvanized lines and replacing with copper typ…
2026-07-29 Windows/Doors 5730 KINGSLEY CIR Legalize window replacement
2026-07-29 Roofing 3940 RANDOLPH AVE At single-family dwelling: Addition to house footprint at existing closet. Raise…
2026-07-29 Windows/Doors 1000 22ND AVE Replacing a single door within an existing opening to a larger door with panic h…
2026-07-29 General Construction 3900 GREENWOOD AVE Replace right side foundation (wall) ad cripple wall of the garage.
2026-07-29 General Construction 4321 DETROIT AVE At Single Family Dwelling: Engineered seismic retrofit.
2026-07-29 General Construction 2132 HAVENSCOURT BLVD At existing single-family dwelling: Foundation replacement and repairs. No relat…
2026-07-29 Windows/Doors 4020 MIDVALE AVE At existing SFD, remodel 350SF of kitchen and dining to include removal of walls…
2026-07-29 Windows/Doors 5115 FAIRHILL CT At existing SFD remove and replace trim, (13) windows, install James Hardie weat…
2026-07-29 Pool/Spa 7725 HOLLY ST At single-family dwelling: Attached garage conversion (223.5 s/f) to habitable s…
2026-07-29 Windows/Doors 5866 HARBORD DR At existing single-family dwelling: To replacing 27 existing windows, no changed…
2026-07-29 Electrical 400 105TH AVE Adding circuit to power a new gate - 120V, 20Amps
2026-07-29 HVAC/Mech 423 7TH ST Install Hood range and bathroom fan
2026-07-29 Electrical 157 CAPRICORN AVE Main Panel Upgrade 100a to 200a due to physical damage on busbar
2026-07-29 Roofing 2300 INTERNATIONAL BLVD TEAR OFF AND REROOF WITH 115 SQUARES OF NEW FOAM OVERLAY. NO RESHEET
2026-07-29 Electrical 2500 84TH AVE 100A to 200A Main Electrical Panel Upgrade
2026-07-29 Electrical 3610 DIMOND AVE Install an underground conduit from the electrical panel to a future hot tub loc…
2026-07-29 Electrical 6780 ARMOUR DR Main panel upgrade 125 amp to 200 amp same location and (N) Emporia Level 2 EV c…
2026-07-29 Electrical 4041 OAKMORE RD Main Panel Upgrade 100a to 200a
2026-07-29 Electrical 3900 GLEN PARK RD 200 amp main panel upgrade, 125 amp sub panel like for like 5 circuits Livingroo…
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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.

🆕 New this week
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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Who buys this data?

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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