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 1,254 building permits in Oakland over the last 30 days — down 30.4% from the prior 30 days, with $102,797,935 in declared project value across the 290 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 1254 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 271 electrical, 195 general construction and 192 hvac. The average project value is $355,563.

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3,057 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
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: …
2026-07-28 General Construction 720 2ND ST Install two (2) new 1MW generators (tier 4 compliant) in the generator yard (ext…
2026-07-28 Demolition 3409 66TH AVE Repair of exterior elevated elements in compliance with SB721 requiremnets which…
2026-07-28 Roofing 7966 MACARTHUR BLVD, A/B Reroof 7966 apt A/B duplex. re roof ~ 1080 sq foot
2026-07-28 Roofing 534 MIRA VISTA AVE Remove roofing and re-roof with new GAF Timberlined HDZ
2026-07-28 Electrical 1216 14TH ST Meter upgrade from 100-amps to 200-amps. Underground service. Adding an addition…
2026-07-28 Electrical 3264 MADERA AVE Upgrade 100 amp main panel to 200 amp main panel. Rewire all outlets and lights.
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 5600 WEAVER PL At single-family: In-kind Repair/Remodel to existing exterior deck (approx. 935s…
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 6601 COLTON BLVD Install 2 Heat Pump Systems
2026-07-28 Electrical 5701 CABOT DR Meter Upgrade to 200A panel
2026-07-28 Solar 534 MIRA VISTA AVE Install 6.16 (DC) / 5.32 (CEC-AC) kW PV solar panels (14 modules) on the roof an…
2026-07-28 General Construction 3487 MIDVALE AVE Lay plastic out 10 feet to collect paint chips. Scrape peeling paint. Sand with …
2026-07-28 Roofing 8263 SKYLINE CIR Setting aside current tiles to replace dry rot wood and install new underlayment…
2026-07-28 Plumbing 5600 WEAVER PL At single-family: Removal and "in-fill" of existing swimming pool. To include re…
2026-07-28 Windows/Doors 645 CHETWOOD ST Replace 1 retrofit bedroom window. Same size and location, no MEP.
2026-07-28 Fence 4006 LINCOLN AVE Backyard fence
2026-07-28 Pool/Spa 28 WESTMINSTER DR NEW GUNITE POOL WITH INTEGRATED SPA, STEPS, BENCH, SWIM JET AND AUTOMATED POOL C…
2026-07-28 Electrical 5446 SHAFTER AVE At single-family dwelling. Electrical rewire for SFD.
2026-07-28 Electrical 4010 REINHARDT DR Relocate Existing 100 Amp main meter with new 200 A main meter panel.
2026-07-27 Windows/Doors 2425 77TH AVE, Oakland CA 94605 Final fence and windows inspection
2026-07-27 Plumbing 2700 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, Oakland CA 94601 Install new waste valve, new water piping, installing trim new 94-bathroom sinks…
2026-07-27 Structural $66,000 4073 OAK HILL RD, Oakland CA 94605 GROUNDWORKS LLC PROPOSES TO INSTALL TWENTY SIX (26) PUSH PIERS AT SUBJECT PROPER…
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech $3,500 2227 E 27TH ST, Oakland CA 94606 Repair detached garage.
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 9082 BROADWAY TER, OAKLAND CA 94611 A 2story single family dwelling to replace 4 (E) window on second floor, no chan…
2026-07-27 General Construction 3610 DIMOND AVE, Oakland CA 94602 Seismic strengthening of underfloor area to reduce risk of damage per Plan Set A…
2026-07-27 Windows/Doors 6514 LUCAS AVE, Oakland CA 94611 At existing multi-family dwelling to replace 13 (E) windows and 1 sliding door, …
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 870 43RD ST, Oakland CA 94608 Install of new mini split
2026-07-27 Roofing 2647 MONTEREY BLVD, Oakland CA 94602 Reroof 2000 sqft. shingles to shingles
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech $7,844 5848 OCCIDENTAL ST, Oakland CA 94608 REPLACE 5 WINDOWS WITH RETROFIT VINYL WINDOWS. 3-LIV RM, 1-BED, 1-BONUS
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 9777 GOLF LINKS RD, Oakland CA 94605 Like-for-like replacement of existing HVAC equipment serving the Education Main …
2026-07-27 General Construction 1155 5TH ST, 206, Oakland CA 94607 Infill rectangular opening in the bottom of a decorative metal landing to elimin…
2026-07-27 Electrical 525 MANDANA BLVD, Oakland CA 94610 Subpanel replacement; Relocating existing circuits to new locations; Panasonic Q…
2026-07-27 Roofing 1906 TIFFIN RD, Oakland CA 94602 TEAR OFF, RESHEET AND REROOF WITH 18 SQUARES OF NEW DIMENSIONAL SHINGLES.
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech $78,457 5115 FAIRHILL CT, Oakland CA 94605 1. Remove existing trim on house. 2. Replace 13 windows on house like for like. …
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech $5,064 67 HERITAGE, Oakland CA 94605 REPLACE 1 PATIO DOOR WITH A TAN VINYL RETRO-FIT INSTALL PATIO DOOR. LIKE FOR LIK…
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech $30,699 2216 38TH AVE, Oakland CA 94601 REPLACE 26 WINDOWS WITH RETROFIT VINYL WINDOWS. 6-LIV RM, 10-BED, 2-BATH, 6-KITC…
2026-07-27 Roofing 7128 THORNHILL DR, Oakland CA 94611 Complete tear‑off and re‑roof of pitched and flat roof sections. Pitched Roof: R…
2026-07-27 General Construction $56,000 830 ALVARADO RD, Oakland CA 94705 Propose to convert existing one car port to semi enclosed two car garage.
2026-07-27 General Construction $10,000 4039 FULLINGTON ST, Oakland CA 94619 demo kitchen and bathroom
2026-07-27 Roofing 2645 WALLACE ST, Oakland CA 94606 replace roof
2026-07-27 General Construction 2155 DURANT AVE, Oakland CA 94603 Legalize the existing unpermitted 109-square-foot covered porch and legalize the…
2026-07-27 Windows/Doors $8,000 8394 NEY AVE, Oakland CA 94605 Replace garage door with supporting wall with a walk in door and window and shee…
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 4425 SAINT ANDREWS RD, Oakland CA 94605 Installation of new mini ductless heat pump 2 zone system All electric wall moun…
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech $60,000 9703 THERMAL ST, Oakland CA 94605 The scope of work involves legalizing an existing basement space into a new 2bed…
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 1066 ARDMORE AVE, Oakland CA 94610 INSTALLATION OF DUCTED HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. EXISTING DUCTWORK TO REMAIN. INSTALLATI…
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 13778 CAMPUS DR, Oakland CA 94605 At existing single-family dwelling to replace entire deck in kind approx.1000sf …
2026-07-27 Roofing 6216 SWAINLAND RD, Oakland CA 94611 3 PLY Torch Down CertainTeed Roof Replacement approx. 150 sq ft and tile reset o…
2026-07-27 Plumbing 5901 SAN PABLO AVE, Oakland CA 94608 Replace tanked water heater with tankless water heater, in same location as prev…
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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. PREPAID INSPECTION 1 (1) Plumbing $70,000 Verifying…
3. Magnabuild LLC 📞 1 (1) Structural $20,000 🔒 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. Contact Saleh Aboutaleb, Construction 📞 1 (1) HVAC $783,951 🔒 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 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 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 1,254 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 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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