Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

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3,085 indexed permits · 5,126 code violations · Oakland, California.

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Oakland building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 3,085
Total permit value (90d) $113,134,910
Active contractors 1
Newest permit 2026-08-03

PermitGrab tracks 3,085 building permits in Oakland, CA as of 2026-08-03. Live tracking of 5,126 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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Oakland building permit activity

Contractors pulled 1,264 building permits in Oakland over the last 30 days — down 28.8% from the prior 30 days, with $103,103,336 in declared project value across the 300 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 3,085 permits worth $113,134,910.

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
3,085
Indexed Permits
1
Active Contractors
5,126
Code Violations
2026-08-03
Last Updated
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Oakland had 1264 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 274 electrical, 200 general construction and 192 hvac. The average project value is $348,777.

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3,085 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-13 Electrical 539 MERRITT AVE, Oakland CA 94610 meter upgrade from 200a to 400a with permit apply PGE upgrade
2026-06-13 General Construction 3721 BRUNELL DR, Oakland CA Grading Permit, associated with RBC2500865 - 3726 Brunell Dr
2026-06-12 Electrical 380 EUCLID AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Building Plan Check Revision to B2300746 to relocated PG&E Electric meters.
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 1230 50TH AVE, Oakland CA 94601 PM 35730092-PG&E to replace OH service.
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 3332 GEORGIA ST, Oakland CA 94602 PM 35723813-PG&E to install OH transformer, secondary breakers and replace OH se…
2026-06-12 Electrical 2311 MAGNOLIA ST, A, OAKLAND CA 94607 Extension of existing 200A service to another location. Installation of New Pane…
2026-06-12 Signage 3926 COOLIDGE AVE, Oakland CA 94602 At SFD: Conversion of attached garage and partial basement into 386SF JADU, inco…
2026-06-12 Signage 2625 HIGH ST, Oakland CA 94619 To abate CE Case #2603347: At single-family dwelling - Interior remodel of one (…
2026-06-12 Signage 605 WEBSTER ST, Oakland CA 94607 Install (1) illuminated wall sign and (1) non-illuminated wall sign for "Salvati…
2026-06-12 Electrical 789 61ST ST, Oakland CA 94609 replace 2 outlets, install outlet covers, lebel outlet cover (no ground equipmen… ×2
2026-06-12 General Construction $25,000 6235 BUENA VISTA AVE, Oakland CA 94618 Repair Master bathroom and closet due to water leak on bathtub overflow. Replace…
2026-06-12 Roofing $90,000 3253 Hollis ST, B, Oakland CA 94608 United States Framing repair to roof deck. Item 3A of report 260630. DRX260725
2026-06-12 Demolition $80,000 1046 WARFIELD AVE, Oakland CA 94610 At existing SFD demolish existing 322sf 2-level deck and rebuild with new 386sf …
2026-06-12 Roofing 4456 REINHARDT DR, Oakland CA 94619 TEAR OFF AND REROOF WITH 40 SQUARES OF NEW MODIFIED BITUMEN.
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 3216 63RD AVE, Oakland CA 94605 PM 35716387-PG&E to replace (2) joint poles in same hole sets, OH services, inst…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 1524 24TH AVE, Oakland CA 94601 PM 35725980-PG&E to replace OH service, install secondary breakers and jumpers.
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech $8,995 2007 87TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 REPLACE 4 WINDOWS WITH RETROFIT VINYL WINDOWS. 2-BED, 1-LIV RM, 1-OFFICE
2026-06-12 Structural 1351 HAMPEL ST, Oakland CA 94602 At existing single-family dwelling: Voluntary seismic retrofit.
2026-06-12 Solar 6225 MERRIEWOOD DR, Oakland CA 94611 11 Q.TRON BLK M-G2.H+ 430 solar modules 1 1707000-XX-Y {11.5kW} inverter 1 17070…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 2926 HARRISON ST, Oakland CA 94611 Reserve 2 (50') NON-METERED parking space(s) in front of parcel only for dumpste…
2026-06-12 Roofing 10017 PIPPIN ST, Oakland CA 94603 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-12 General Construction $99,000 911 LONGRIDGE RD, Oakland CA 94610 Residential remodel including three existing restrooms and one kitchen. There is…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech $29,000 10720 BEVERLY AVE, Oakland CA 94603 REPLACING 6 EXISTING WINDOWS USING RETRO FIT/BLOCK FRAME INSERT INSTALLATION. LI…
2026-06-12 Plumbing 1290 26TH AVE, Oakland CA REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURES INSIDE OF BUILDING
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 6909 NORFOLK RD, Oakland CA 94705 Mitsubishi MUZ/MSZ-GX 18K Wall Mounted Heating & Cooling Unit, Dedicated 220v el…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 2443 WILBUR ST, Oakland CA 94602 Install 2 Ton Ducted Fujitsu Heat Pump
2026-06-12 Electrical 4125 BALFOUR AVE, Oakland CA 94610 meter upgrade from 100A to 200A
2026-06-12 General Construction $40,000 1854 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, Oakland CA 94606 At existing mixed use building repair vehicle damage including stucco repair. To…
2026-06-12 Plumbing 3100 35TH AVE, Oakland CA 94619 Remove existing shower stall
2026-06-12 Roofing 1360 54TH AVE, Oakland CA 94601 Re-Roof 1500 SqFt Tear Off Apply New Asphalt Shingle Comp New Gutters/New Downsp…
2026-06-12 Solar 6000 LAWTON AVE, Oakland CA 94618 Existing furnace and air conditioning equipment were replaced due to flooding in…
2026-06-12 Roofing 2921 HAVENSCOURT BLVD, Oakland CA 94605 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-12 Windows/Doors 3231 WISCONSIN ST, Oakland CA 94602 Bathroom and kitchen remodel convert walking closet into master full bathroom 52…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 972 W MACARTHUR BLVD, Oakland CA 94608 paint house, prime & paint over the existing paint. existing paint is from 1990.…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 134 MOSS AVE, Oakland CA 94611 Carrier Performance High Efficient 37MUHA, Reconnect to existing 220v electrical…
2026-06-12 Roofing 1087 AILEEN ST, Oakland CA 94608 At existing triplex, repair front deck and balcony surface and add waterproofing…
2026-06-12 General Construction 2915 E 22ND ST, APT B, OAKLAND CA 94601 To partial abate CE2600431, Removal of 4 X 8SF piece of drywall and patch drywal…
2026-06-12 General Construction 500 VERNON ST, 319, OAKLAND CA 94610 Bathroom Remodel like for like replace tub, move toilet 6 inches , sink, vanity,…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech $29,000 6741 EASTLAWN ST, Oakland CA 94621 REPLACING 5 EXISTING WINDOWS USING RETRO FIT INSTALLATION. LIKE FOR LIKE REPLACE…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 94 ANAIR WY, Oakland CA 94605 add breaker to heat pump
2026-06-12 Demolition 9333 RAILROAD AVE, Oakland CA 94603 retroactive demolition of burned building of 1600sq.To partially abate code case…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 3533 BRIGHTON AVE, Oakland CA 94602 At single-family dwelling. Adding bathroom and remodel existing kitchen and half…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech $30,000 6036 COLBY ST, Oakland CA 94618 In-kind replacement of entry stairs at duplex. DRX260599.
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 860 46TH ST, Oakland CA 94608 The outdoor unit M: MUZFX24NL will be install on the left side of the building, …
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 1071 61ST ST, Oakland CA 94608 At single-family dwelling: Replace a small "French" door with a larger glass sli…
2026-06-12 Roofing 664 61ST ST, Oakland CA 94609 T/O 1 layer of existing roof. Install 18sqs comp.
2026-06-12 Structural 598 CRESTMONT DR, Oakland CA 94619 Kitchen remodel including removing 2 non-structural walls at SFD. No exterior wo…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 2726 MAXWELL AVE, Oakland CA 94619 Removal and replacement of existing tree on the egress in front of the house. Th…
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech 94 ANAIR WY, Oakland CA 94605 1 indoor mini split and 1 outdoor heat pump
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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. KEY DATES 1 (1) - Verifying…
3. Contact Saleh Aboutaleb, Construction 📞 1 (1) HVAC $783,951 🔒 Reveal
4. Magnabuild LLC 📞 1 (1) Structural $20,000 🔒 Reveal
5. Will Construction NEW 1 (1) Electrical $500 Verifying…
6. What Type of Plumbing 📞 1 permits/30d 1 (1) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
7. PREPAID INSPECTION 1 (1) Plumbing $70,000 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 3085+ 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 3,085 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 2026-08-03. 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 1,264 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 3085 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

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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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