Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

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

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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
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 2625 99TH AVE, Oakland CA 94605 At single-family dwelling: Driveway replacement to reduce slope, increase width,…
2026-06-11 General Construction 1356 TRESTLE GLEN RD, Oakland CA 94610 MPU200A/225BUSS
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 1021 E 23RD ST, Oakland CA 94606 Reserve 2 (50') NON-METERED parking space(s) in front of parcel only for dumpste…
2026-06-11 Plumbing 1201 45TH AVE, Oakland CA 94601 Replace damaged/backed up sewer lateral from foundation exit to property line on…
2026-06-11 Electrical 12391 SKYLINE BLVD, Oakland CA 94619 Trenching for electrical relocation
2026-06-11 Electrical 847 MEAD AVE, Oakland CA 94607 At existing SFD (847 Masonic Ave) under AB2533 legalize 804.75sf basement ADU wi…
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 1000 22ND AVE, Oakland CA 94606 OAK-JB2347828-C-SEG Replace 3 vault with b48 vented lid vaults, replace 2 vault …
2026-06-11 Structural 801 SANTA RAY AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Seismic retrofit - $250 permit retrofit fee program
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 4307 CARSON ST, Oakland CA 94619 At Single Family Dwelling: designate a new 686 SF 2 bed/1 bath attached ADU with…
2026-06-11 Electrical 1947 106TH AVE, Oakland CA 94603 At existing SFD, replace drywall on ceiling in living room, bedroom, and dining …
2026-06-11 Windows/Doors 1704 96TH AVE, Oakland CA 94603 Current owners purchased property back in October 2010. The property already had…
2026-06-11 Plumbing 2257 PARK BLVD, Oakland CA 94606 Repair/replace building sewer ON PROPERTY ONLY. SL & X required beyond PL. Overf…
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 51 9TH ST, Oakland CA 94607 Block 12'x50' portion of s/w. Leave 5.5’ clear for pedestrian access, except as …
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 403 ADAMS ST, Oakland CA 94610 Replace furnace and A/C
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 529 28TH ST, Oakland CA 94609 Replace exterior stairs to upstairs rear unit that has failed the EEE inspection…
2026-06-11 Roofing 570 GRAND AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Upper Flat Roof: Remove existing membrane and install new 60mil white cool roof …
2026-06-11 Plumbing 2415 90TH AVE, Oakland CA 94603 Sewer line repair from foundation to property line
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 4020 MAYBELLE AVE, Oakland CA 94619 provide and install one multizone mini split heat pump system
2026-06-11 Roofing 2431 LINDEN ST, Oakland CA 94607 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Provisional Certificate
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 3009 BROADMOOR VW, Oakland CA 94605 Reserve 1 (25') NON-METERED parking space(s) in front of parcel only for dumpste…
2026-06-11 Plumbing 7635 OUTLOOK AVE, Oakland CA 94605 replacing water line from the meter to the foundation
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 5818 IVANHOE RD, Oakland CA 94618 Reserve 2 METERED parking space(s) in front of parcel only for dumpster, constru…
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 1329 104TH AVE, Oakland CA 94603 Install 4 ductless minisplit system
2026-06-11 Windows/Doors 4517 MARKET ST, Oakland CA 94608 Converting a 300 sqft office that is attached to the main building into an ADU/J…
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 6679 CHARING CROSS RD, Oakland CA 94618 Swap Gas water heater for 50 Gal Navien Heat Pump Water Heater - add hot water r…
2026-06-11 Electrical 3740 CANON AVE, Oakland CA 94602 Replace electrical box to 200 amps
2026-06-11 General Construction 584 14TH ST, Oakland CA 94612 "Planning/Zoning and Building Plan Check Revision" Revision to B1804834.
2026-06-11 Electrical 799 SANTA RAY AVE, Oakland CA 94610 To upgrade the main panel from 100amp service to 200amp service.
2026-06-11 Roofing 6824 SHERWICK DR, Oakland CA 94705 Saw cut and remove approximately 160 SQFT concrete area in existing driveway to …
2026-06-11 Roofing 2330 TELEGRAPH AVE, Oakland CA 94612 4 TON GAS PACKAGE UNIT CHANGEOUT ON ROOF.
2026-06-11 Electrical 6122 OCEAN VIEW DR, Oakland CA 94618 meter upgrade from 100A to 200A
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa 2579 35TH AVE, Oakland CA 94601 The homeowner has decided they want the new bathroom to reside in the new storag…
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 958 77TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 Howard earth Boring Service PM 35699200; Excavating a trench. Trenching 255' x 2…
2026-06-11 Roofing 2257 PARK BLVD, Oakland CA 94606 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-11 Electrical 6679 CHARING CROSS RD, Oakland CA 94618 Replace existing 100a subpanel with 100a SPAN Panel
2026-06-11 Roofing 3970 PIEDMONT AVE, Oakland CA 94611 Remove the existing roof covering and install new modified bitumen with 2 layers…
2026-06-11 Solar 3021 CARLSEN ST, Oakland CA 94602 Installing 13 roof-mounted PV modules. 5.72kW DC. installing 2 ESS batteries. 27…
2026-06-11 Signage 1230 86TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 Construct a new detached 746 sq. ft. pre-approved ADU w/ two bedrooms, one bathr…
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 3938 COOLIDGE AVE, Oakland CA 94602 Foundation Replacement
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 431 36TH ST, UNIT A, OAKLAND CA 94609 PM 35726057-PG&E to replace joint pole in same hole set, OH services, install OH…
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 6679 CHARING CROSS RD, Oakland CA 94618 3 Ton Fujitsu Heat Pump change out
2026-06-11 Electrical 654 13TH ST, Oakland CA 94612 Cable PM JB2610342 -CSMB. This project proposes to trench approx. 113ft from an …
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 933 56TH ST, Oakland CA 94608 Install new heat pump, replace furnace with air handler in same location, instal…
2026-06-11 Roofing 264 MATHER ST, Oakland CA 94611 Reroof 1500 sqft. install new torch down
2026-06-11 Demolition 2751 73RD AVE, Oakland CA 94605 Remove (E) clock tower for preparation for "Liberation Park" - new 6 story affor…
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 2870 CHAPMAN ST, Oakland CA 94601 OAK-JB2447514-C-SEG-LATELLE Overlash approx. 980'± of aerial fiber thru 08 exist…
2026-06-11 Roofing 45 SCHOONER HL, Oakland CA 94618 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-11 Plumbing 385 JAYNE AVE, Oakland CA 94610 Unit 206 was damaged due to fire. CSC acquired a permit # B2600881 for repairs. …
2026-06-11 Structural 5908 MONADNOCK WY, Oakland CA 94605 At existing SFD, upgrade foundation per Plan Set A. No MEPs, no exterior work.
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 4901 E 12TH ST, OAKLAND CA 94601 Anchorage and platforms for HVAC system. Separate Mechanical permit required.
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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 22h 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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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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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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