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 HVAC/Mech 2230 LAKESHORE AVE, APT 5, Oakland CA 94606 Replace 3 windows in same location and size in apartment 5 of MFD. 1 in bedroom …
2026-06-17 Signage 846 YORK ST, Oakland CA 94610 Mandatory seismic retrofit for soft story designed to comply with OMC Chapter 15…
2026-06-17 Roofing 1230 12TH ST, Oakland CA 94607 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-17 General Construction 6411 THORNDALE DR, Oakland CA Revise existing building permit (RBC2401045) plans
2026-06-17 General Construction 811 YORK ST, 335, Oakland CA 94610 Owner had a insurance claim / water loss related damage to the bathroom. Scope o…
2026-06-17 Solar 3049 HYDE ST, Oakland CA 94601 Back in 2021, the scope of work was: To remove and replace the existing overhead…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 822 6TH AVE, Oakland CA 94606 35722445 - Replace overhead service and install meters. One day of work
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 5470 MANILA AVE, Oakland CA 94618 At existing single-family dwelling: To replace (E) fireplace chimney (firebox to…
2026-06-17 Plumbing 2426 KIRKHAM ST, Oakland CA 94607 Install clean out as requested by Raul Hernandez
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 6801 GUNN DR, Oakland CA 94611 35577403 PG&E to excavate in the public ROW to replace gas service. camera inspe…
2026-06-17 Commercial Shell 2050 MOUNTAIN BLVD, Oakland CA 94611 Tenant improvement new 3 compartment sink, new mop sink, new hand washing sink w…
2026-06-17 Demolition 5470 MANILA AVE, Oakland CA 94618 To demolish (E) detached garage of 258.2sf. Related to Permit No DS260089
2026-06-17 Electrical 6 MOSS AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Replace in kind electrical main service
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 2400 HIGH ST, Oakland CA 94601 Repair wall heater to abate CE2507440
2026-06-17 Plumbing 1506 57TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 Repair/replace sewer lateral and EXCAVATE in PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Overflow devic…
2026-06-17 Electrical 1815 NORTHWOOD CT, Oakland CA 94611 100a Sub-Panel Replacement and Relocation
2026-06-17 Solar 2234 AUSEON AVE, Oakland CA 94605 INSTALL RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PV & BATTERY SYSTEM: 4.51 KW DC, 11.5 KW …
2026-06-17 General Construction 777 W GRAND AVE, Oakland CA 94612 NOTE: ***BEFORE any work in Right of Way, please schedule your inspection via ht…
2026-06-17 Roofing 542 MIDCREST RD, Oakland CA 94610 Reroof 1900 sqft. install new shingles
2026-06-17 Roofing 0 GRAVATT DR, OAKLAND CA 94603 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Provisional Certificate
2026-06-17 Plumbing 40 REATA PL, Oakland CA 94618 REMOVE/REPLACE 40-GAL GAS WATER HEATER IN THE OUTSIDE CLOSET. LIKE FOR LIKE SAME…
2026-06-17 Electrical 6558 LUCAS AVE, 202, Oakland CA 94611 Sub-Panel Replacement New wiring from Existing wall Switches to New Ceiling Ligh…
2026-06-17 Solar 4542 ELLEN ST, Oakland CA 94601 INSTALL A ROOF-MOUNTED PV SYSTEM &ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM: · (22) JINKO JKM590N-72…
2026-06-17 Plumbing 1001 PARK LN, Oakland CA 94610 40 GALS WATER HEATER CHANGEOUT IN CLOSET
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 3065 MALCOLM AVE, Oakland CA 94605 Removal of one tree at 3065 Malcolm Ave. This is a non-development tree removal …
2026-06-17 General Construction 8945 SKYLINE BLVD, Oakland CA 94611 to repair dry rot damaged deck with in-kind material and dimensions
2026-06-17 Plumbing 2001 87TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 Install tankless water heater
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 350 HAWTHORNE AVE, Oakland CA 94609 Reserve 3 METERED & 3 (75') NON-METERED parking space(s) in front of parcel only…
2026-06-17 Plumbing 246 TUNIS RD, Oakland CA 94603 Repair/replace building sewer ON PROPERTY ONLY. SL & X required beyond PL. Overf…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 5595 LAWTON AVE, Oakland CA 94618 PM 35733762-PG&E to replace joint pole in same hole set, OH services, install OH…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 200 FAIRMOUNT AVE, Oakland CA 94611 At existing MFD units 112, 116, 214, 218, 314, and 318, repair fire damage to un…
2026-06-17 Solar 755 19TH ST, Oakland CA 94612 INSTALL RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PV & BATTERY SYSTEM: 9.84 KW DC, 11.5 KW …
2026-06-17 General Construction 2400 HIGH ST, Oakland CA 94601 Repair leaks and water damage.
2026-06-17 Electrical 2 OVERLAKE CT, Oakland CA 94611 rewire existing plugs and switches and upgrade main service panel from 100a to 2…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 265 27TH ST, Oakland CA 94612 Comply with all terms, conditions and restrictions stated in the Traffic Control…
2026-06-17 Roofing 1806 8TH AVE, Oakland CA 94606 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Provisional Certificate
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 45 SCHOONER HL, Oakland CA 94618 Replace (1) furnace in basement + install (1) new heat pump
2026-06-17 Plumbing 720 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, Oakland CA 94606 60ft of sewer repair to the city main
2026-06-17 Roofing 3265 NICOL AVE, Oakland CA 94602 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-17 Roofing 2504 E 24TH ST, Oakland CA 94601 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-17 Electrical 6801 CHABOT RD, Oakland CA 94618 35709767 Replace overhead transformer and service, riser, and secondary enclosur…
2026-06-17 General Construction 4868 SHETLAND AVE, Oakland CA 94605 TWO TREES REMOVAL FRONT OF PROPERTY
2026-06-17 Solar 757 19TH ST, Oakland CA 94612 INSTALL RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PV & BATTERY SYSTEM: 5.28 KW DC, 11.5 KW …
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 321 COVINGTON ST, Oakland CA 94605 35725922 - Replace overhead transformer and 5 overhead services. Set and transfe…
2026-06-17 Roofing 3554 JORDAN RD, Oakland CA 94619 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-17 Roofing 526 GRAND AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Replace roof with new comp shingles and modified bitumen on the lower pitched ro…
2026-06-17 Plumbing 2205 MAGNOLIA ST, Oakland CA 94607 Three spas and 4 showers
2026-06-17 Plumbing 534 MIRA VISTA AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Remove all accessible galvanized water lines and replace with copper.   New Wate…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech 50 8TH ST, OAKLAND CA 94607 Cahill PM 50 8th St: Trenching for we utilities - 2 DW lines + FW line. Trenchin…
2026-06-16 Plumbing 747 52ND ST, Oakland CA 94609 Project location is at parcel 014-1205-019-01 (747 52nd St, Oakland) and consist…
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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. 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 20h 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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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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