Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

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3,190 indexed permits · 5,126 code violations · Oakland, California.

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“Over the last 90 days, 3,174 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) 3,174
Total permit value (90d) $118,741,842
Active contractors 1
Newest permit 2026-08-04

PermitGrab tracks 3,190 building permits in Oakland, CA as of 2026-08-04. Live tracking of 5,126 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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Oakland building permit activity

Contractors pulled 1,388 building permits in Oakland over the last 30 days — down 23.8% from the prior 30 days, with $108,710,268 in declared project value across the 336 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 3,174 permits worth $118,741,842.

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
3,190
Indexed Permits
1
Active Contractors
5,126
Code Violations
2026-08-04
Last Updated
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Oakland had 1388 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 300 electrical, 227 general construction and 204 hvac. The average project value is $318,855.

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3,190 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-17 Roofing 4902 BROADWAY, Oakland CA 94611 Remove and replace with new, 50,000 SQFT. of roofing
2026-06-17 Plumbing 1741 BRANDON ST, Oakland CA 94611 Repipe
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 9300 GRANADA AVE, Oakland CA 94605 35707808 - Install overhead transformer and secondary breaker on pole, and repla…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 5470 MANILA AVE, Oakland CA 94618 At rear yard of single-family dwelling to construct new 259 S.F. accessory unit …
2026-06-17 Roofing 1121 64TH ST, OAKLAND 94608 United States Legalize existing elements of existing commercial building: existing kitchenette…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 686 41ST ST, Oakland CA 94609 PM 35726368-PG&E to replace OH services and install secondary breakers.
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $10,000 1121 64TH ST, OAKLAND CA 94608 Legalize existing 85 sf accessory structure.
2026-06-17 Roofing 712 ALICE ST, Oakland CA 94607 Re-roof SFD composition asphalt shingle on pitched roof
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 1121 64TH ST, OAKLAND 94608 United States Legalize 40 sf accessory structure.
2026-06-17 Roofing 4421 HARBOR VIEW AVE, Oakland CA 94619 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Exemption Certificate
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 3150 COURTLAND AVE, Oakland CA 94608 At existing vacant sloped lot, construct a new two story; 2,021sf single family …
2026-06-17 Electrical 4040 MANILA AVE, Oakland CA 94609 Cablecom PM JB2640862 - PMR. This project proposes to trench approx. 136ft betwe…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 1090 29TH AVE, Oakland CA McGuire and Hester PM 5252; M&H Railroad rehabilitation, work consists of saw-cu…
2026-06-17 Roofing 240 3RD ST, Oakland CA 94607 Replacement of 2ea. boilers on roof
2026-06-17 Electrical 1946 ADELINE ST, Oakland CA 94607 JB2641775 - PMR. This project proposes to trench approx. 410ft between 2 existin…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 3966 LYMAN RD, Oakland CA 94602 installing 3.5 ton ac & coil
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 3938 COOLIDGE AVE, Oakland CA 94602 Foundation replacement for single-family dwelling. No mechanical, electrical or …
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 2569 EL CAMINITO, Oakland CA 94611 PM 35720601-PG&E to replace OH service
2026-06-17 Roofing 4130 GILBERT ST, Oakland CA 94611 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-17 Solar 3026 56TH AVE, Oakland CA 94605 RMS,8Mods,NewMSP200A,ELPA125A,EXST SUBPANEL,(1)BATTERY+BACKUP
2026-06-17 General Construction 801 SANTA RAY AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce risk of damage per Engineered…
2026-06-17 Plumbing 5668 BUENA VISTA AVE, Oakland CA Repair/replace sewer lateral and EXCAVATE in PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Overflow devic…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 6801 ARMOUR DR, Oakland CA 94611 Replace 100'ft of existing gas line from the meter to the mechanical room Replac…
2026-06-17 General Construction 6010 SKYLINE BLVD, Oakland CA 94611 At Single Family Dwelling: Remove existing lap siding and trim, install new OSB,…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 3616 SAN LEANDRO ST, Oakland CA 94601 Reserve 3 (75') NON-METERED parking space(s) in front of parcel only for dumpste…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 925 ROSE AVE, Oakland CA 94611 replace all windows in kind at two story building to abate case code 2603001
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 2615 109TH AVE, Oakland CA 94605 PM 35715597-PG&E to replace OH service. Work address not in system: 2621 109th A…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 542 MIDCREST RD, Oakland CA 94610 Install new heat pump, replace furnace with air handler in same location
2026-06-17 General Construction $12,500 301 18TH ST, Oakland CA 94606 Revision to Project B2503528
2026-06-17 Solar 5906 BRUNS CT, Oakland CA 94611 Roof Solar- 23 Module 10.12kW, ESS- 1x Tesla PW3 13.5kWh, MPU to 200/225A, New T…
2026-06-17 General Construction 2501 IVY DR, Oakland CA 94606 Sidewalk repair NOTE: ***BEFORE any work in Right of Way, please call 510-238-38…
2026-06-17 Roofing 1707 78TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 Remodel 120 sq ft kitchen 60 sq ft bathroom. No structural changes and same layo…
2026-06-17 Solar 1557 79TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 6.3 KW DC (14) Panels Roof Mount PV system with (1) ESS, New 100A Sub-Panel
2026-06-17 General Construction $60,000 3718 GREEN ACRE RD, Oakland CA 94619 ADU Code Compliance and ADU Conversion
2026-06-17 Solar 4356 BERMUDA AVE, Oakland CA 94619 Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 13 Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430 solar modules …
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 3144 COURTLAND AVE, Oakland CA 94608 At existing vacant sloped lot, construct a new two story; 2,021SF single family …
2026-06-17 Plumbing 3258 MORCOM AVE, Oakland CA 94619 Replace the existing tank water heater with a new tankless gas water heater.
2026-06-17 Plumbing 1044 44TH AVE, Oakland CA 94601 new gas line for 1044 44th Ave Oakland
2026-06-17 Plumbing 2426 KIRKHAM ST, Oakland CA 94607 Install clean out as requested by Raul Hernandez
2026-06-17 Demolition 3009 HUMBOLDT AVE, Oakland CA 94602 THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DECK AND THE CONSTRUCTION …
2026-06-17 Windows/Doors 655 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, Oakland CA 94606 Scope of work in the community center includes Non-Structural, no wall Changes t…
2026-06-17 Electrical 905 66TH AVE, Oakland CA 35659583 Applicant to trench & install 1-3" conduit per X2600019; PG&E to instal…
2026-06-17 Solar 8061 SURREY LN, Oakland CA 94605 9.45 KW DC (21) Panels Roof Mount PV system with (1) ESS, New 225A Backup Loads …
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 69 ROBLE RD, Oakland CA 94618 Install new heat pump, replace furnace with air handler in same location
2026-06-17 Roofing 6763 PINEHAVEN RD, Oakland CA 94611 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Exemption Certificate
2026-06-17 Plumbing $15,000 1600 3RD AVE, Oakland CA 94606 Replace pieces of wood soffit box that's around a pipe, replace siding around th…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 5215 COLE ST, Oakland CA 94601 PM 35717287-PG&E to replace OH service, install new messenger and secondary brea…
2026-06-17 Roofing 1301 E 34TH ST, Oakland CA 94602 Tear-off and re-roof
2026-06-17 Plumbing 4700 LOWREY RD, Oakland CA 94605 Upper Lateral Replacement
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 1003 E 15TH ST, Oakland CA Reserve 3 (75') NON-METERED parking space(s) in front of parcel only for dumpste…
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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. Magnabuild LLC 📞 1 (1) Structural $20,000 🔒 Reveal
3. Contact Saleh Aboutaleb, Construction 📞 1 (1) HVAC $783,951 🔒 Reveal
4. PREPAID INSPECTION 1 (1) Plumbing $70,000 Verifying…
5. Will Construction 1 permits/30d 1 (1) Electrical $500 Verifying…
6. What Type of Plumbing 📞 1 permits/30d 1 (1) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
7. KEY DATES 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 3190+ 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 3,190 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 2026-08-04. Updated daily • newest record from 19h 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 1,388 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 3190 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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