Oakland Building Permits & Property Data

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3,174 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 3,174 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 1,372 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
3,174
Indexed Permits
1
Active Contractors
5,126
Code Violations
2026-08-04
Last Updated
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Oakland had 1372 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 296 electrical, 224 general construction and 202 hvac. The average project value is $323,542.

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3,174 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-10 Windows/Doors 1101 76TH AVE, Oakland CA 94621 LEGALIZATION OF INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, INC…
2026-06-10 Plumbing 95 CAMELFORD PL, Oakland CA 94611 Landslide repair with subdrain and erosion control. Slide known to the City of O…
2026-06-10 Roofing 2300 106TH AVE, Oakland CA 94603 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Standard Compliance Certificate
2026-06-10 General Construction 420 BURK ST, Oakland CA 94610 exeterior handrails and gaurdrails repairs per report to (4) decks
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech 480 59TH ST, Oakland CA 94609 Install heat pump to existing system, 220v electrical circuit
2026-06-10 Plumbing 6100 BULLARD DR, Oakland CA 94611 Installation of a new water main from the city meter, along the side of the driv…
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech 6126 MONADNOCK WY, Oakland CA 94605 At existing SFD, remodel kitchen and bathroom, same layout, in-kind. Update elec…
2026-06-10 Roofing 491 BOULEVARD WY, Oakland CA 94610 Overlay pitched roof with comp shingles.
2026-06-10 Demolition 336 W MACARTHUR BLVD, Oakland CA 94609 Remove of asbestos containing affected sheetrock from the fire damage. ( 578 sq.…
2026-06-10 Structural 9769 GOLF LINKS RD, Oakland CA 94605 oakland zoo - gondola repair shed: above existing concrete slab on grade constru…
2026-06-10 Electrical 574 AILEEN ST, Oakland CA 94609 REMODEL EXISTING BATHROOM AND KITCHEN, UPGRADE NEW MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL AND NEW…
2026-06-10 Structural 2636 63RD ST, Oakland CA 94605 Enclosure of rear deck built over a an existing foundation
2026-06-10 Plumbing 540 23RD ST, 309, Oakland CA 94612 All work is related to the fire damaged that occurred at Unit 309 of this four s…
2026-06-10 Roofing 6828 CHAMBERS DR, Oakland CA 94611 tear off old roof layers, install a new comp shingle
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech 41 KINGWOOD RD, Oakland CA 94619 REAR DECK REPLACEMENT
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech 1025 STANFORD AVE, Oakland CA 94608 Reserve 1 (25') NON-METERED parking space(s) in front of parcel only for dumpste…
2026-06-10 Solar 6000 LAWTON AVE, Oakland CA 94618 Existing furnace and air conditioning equipment were replaced due to flooding in…
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech 2030 42ND AVE, Oakland CA 94601 At existing SFD repair fire damage including kitchen and bathroom remodel and ne…
2026-06-10 Solar 30 MURDOCK CT, Oakland CA 94605 Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 10 Q.TRON BLK M-G2+ 430 solar modules …
2026-06-10 Solar 5672 THORNHILL DR, Oakland CA 94611 Re-Roof CertainTeed Landmark Solaris Comp/Off- Comp/On
2026-06-10 Electrical 4100 CULVER ST, Oakland CA 94619 electric rewire complete house and add subpanel
2026-06-10 Roofing 548 37TH ST, Oakland CA 94609 DOT - Curb Gutter Sidewalk Provisional Certificate
2026-06-09 General Construction 6937 BRISTOL DR, Oakland CA 94705 This project consists of residential bathrooms remodeling at : 6937 Bristol Dr, …
2026-06-04 Plumbing 0 foothill blvd, oakland CA 94605 United States
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Site drainage and rough grading.
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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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Permit Types in Oakland
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 3174+ 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 3,174 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 1,372 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 3174 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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Who buys this data?

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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