Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

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3,060 indexed permits · 5,126 code violations · Oakland, California.

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Oakland building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 3,060
Total permit value (90d) $112,879,510
Active contractors 1
Newest permit 2026-08-02

PermitGrab tracks 3,060 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 1,257 building permits in Oakland over the last 30 days — down 30.2% from the prior 30 days, with $102,847,936 in declared project value across the 292 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 3,060 permits worth $112,879,510.

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
3,060
Indexed Permits
1
Active Contractors
5,126
Code Violations
2026-08-03
Last Updated
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Oakland had 1257 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 272 electrical, 196 general construction and 192 hvac. The average project value is $353,291.

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3,060 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-29 Electrical 3900 GLEN PARK RD 200 amp main panel upgrade, 125 amp sub panel like for like 5 circuits Livingroo…
2026-07-29 General Construction 317 WARWICK AVE Replacing the rotten girder and the rotten rim joist.
2026-07-29 General Construction 245 MONTECITO AVE removing old hard wood floor in entryway, hallway, kitchen area also removing ki…
2026-07-29 Roofing 250 FRANK H OGAWA PZ, A GHYH
2026-07-29 Roofing 5601 MASONIC AVE Re-roofing composite shingles with Class A Fire Rated (ASTM E108 Class A) materi…
2026-07-29 Windows/Doors 5730 KINGSLEY CIR, Oakland CA 94605 Legalize window replacement
2026-07-29 Roofing 657 CAPELL ST Tear off comp. shingle. Install new comp. shingle. Approx. 19 squares.
2026-07-29 HVAC/Mech 102 MONTWOOD WY R8 DUCTS 4 SUPPLIES 2 RETURNS
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 4609 PARK BLVD AC to heatpump, 2 furnaces to air-handler replacements.
2026-07-28 Windows/Doors 1165 83RD AVE Remove unapproved covered rear deck.install new bathroom window.
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 3411 CHESTNUT ST Installation of 3 (1 1/2 tons 18K BDU GOODMAN Minisplit) Air Conditioning Units.…
2026-07-28 Plumbing 345 MACARTHUR BLVD Replacement of DHW system with two tankless water heaters and one 119-gallon sto…
2026-07-28 General Construction 862 55TH ST, Oakland CA 94608 SCOPE OF WORK FOR FOUNDATION Seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce …
2026-07-28 Solar 534 MIRA VISTA AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Install 6.16 (DC) / 5.32 (CEC-AC) kW PV solar panels (14 modules) on the roof an…
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 3275 CRANE WY Installation of Bryant 97% efficiency 2-stage 100K BTU furnace.
2026-07-28 General Construction 353 NEWTON AVE The scope of work involves repair of a deteriorated front porch and upper balcon…
2026-07-28 Roofing 2615 KINGSLAND AVE Roof Repair: Torch partial roof repair 1SQ modified bitumen system by Polyglass
2026-07-28 Roofing 1443 68TH AVE 13 squares shingle re-roof color: Mystic Gray CRRC:0890-0032
2026-07-28 Roofing 3549 CALAFIA AVE reroof, comp to comp, existing sheathing, roof tear off, 25 squares
2026-07-28 Electrical 7640 SUNKIST DR New 240v 50amp Circuit for Ev Car Charger
2026-07-28 Structural 941 APGAR ST seismic retrofit per drawings and calculations provided by KSF Structural Engine…
2026-07-28 Solar 270 MATHER ST, Oakland CA 94611 Installation of PV system with ESS, The solar modules and mounting system will b…
2026-07-28 General Construction 1858 MAGELLAN DR At single-family dwelling: Repair dry rot at existing exterior wood beams undern…
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 5209 PROCTOR AVE At Single Family Dwelling: Remodel ensuite bathroom, study and storage space. Fi…
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 1218 E 21ST ST To abate CE2506170: Convert existing structure from a single family dwelling to …
2026-07-28 Electrical 829 VERMONT ST Repair/Replace Electrical Outlets in all units 1-4. New subpanels in all units
2026-07-28 Battery Storage 7139 PINEHAVEN RD New 13.5 kwh energy storage system installed on existing single family dwelling.
2026-07-28 Solar 2616 78TH AVE 12 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410 solar modules 12 IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US {240V} microi…
2026-07-28 Solar 1534 29TH AVE Install a 37.26 kW DC roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) system at the existing mult…
2026-07-28 Pool/Spa 15 GRAND AVE Create opening to connect the rear demising wall between 15 Grand Ave, (Mama's B…
2026-07-28 Plumbing 1515 MARKET ST At multi-family dwelling, in units 306, 319, 219, 1101 and 907: Installation of …
2026-07-28 Roofing 4200 HARBOR VIEW AVE remove and replace existing roofing with comp shingle roofing
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 1428 38TH AVE At rear multi-family dwelling: Upper unit interior renovation per plans and cove…
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 3321 RUBIN DR, Oakland CA 94602 Installation of new 18 to 19 seer outdoor heat pump Installation of new electric…
2026-07-28 General Construction 1825 68TH AVE SCOPE OF WORK FOR FOUNDATION  Seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce…
2026-07-28 Electrical 4430 REINHARDT DR meter upgrade from 100A to 200A
2026-07-28 Demolition 338 CAPRICORN AVE Demo, re-engineer, and construct an L-shaped 525 square foot deck, as the curren…
2026-07-28 Demolition 1165 83RD AVE, Oakland CA 94621 Demolition of Shed in backyard. The shed is 240 square feet. So I will be removi…
2026-07-28 Solar 371 ELWOOD AVE Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System 12 Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430 solar modules 12 I…
2026-07-28 General Construction 3554 JORDAN RD Voluntary seismic retrofit
2026-07-28 General Construction 767 CALMAR AVE Install Motorized awning to back of property above patio deck. Use existing elec…
2026-07-28 Roofing 5240 GOLDEN GATE AVE Remove existing roof and walls over unconditioned exterior patio. Remove and rep…
2026-07-28 General Construction 829 VERMONT ST Kitchen and Bath Remodel All units 1-4. MEP all units seprate permits
2026-07-28 Electrical 3633 HARBOR VIEW AVE Rewire existing lights, switches and outlets. Plus, install (1) new 100A sub pan…
2026-07-28 Solar 270 MATHER ST Installation of PV system with ESS, The solar modules and mounting system will b…
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 3224 LIESE AVE At unit 3226 OF MFD, Repair Fire Damage & replace 5 windows in kind. DRX260949. …
2026-07-28 Electrical 6644 HEARTWOOD DR New 120v Circuit for Sump Pump New 240v 50amp Circuit for Ev Car Charger
2026-07-28 Solar 5929 FREMONT ST 18- Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410 solar modules 1- 1707000-XX-Y {11.5kW} inverter…
2026-07-28 Battery Storage 6756 MANOR CRST (N) Residential Energy Storage System (ESS), (1) Enpahse IQBattery (10) kWh
2026-07-28 Windows/Doors 3845 TWIN OAKS WY CONVERT EXISTING GARAGE INTO ADU, ADDING ONE STORY ABOVE IT. WORK WILL INCLUDE: …
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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. PREPAID INSPECTION 1 (1) Plumbing $70,000 Verifying…
3. Contact Saleh Aboutaleb, Construction 📞 1 (1) HVAC $783,951 🔒 Reveal
4. Will Construction NEW 1 (1) Electrical $500 Verifying…
5. What Type of Plumbing 📞 1 permits/30d 1 (1) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
6. KEY DATES 1 (1) - Verifying…
7. Magnabuild LLC 📞 1 (1) Structural $20,000 🔒 Reveal

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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 3060+ 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 3,060 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 1d 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 1,257 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 3060 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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