Oakland — Planning & Building Department
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections. Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.oaklandca.gov
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Official city building permit guidance and application resources.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Official property research or mapping resource linked from the permit information. Use the department to confirm jurisdiction and project requirements.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Fees
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Forms & documents
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- [1] Oakland — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Oakland · Official page text containing: Planning & Building
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- [2] Oakland — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Oakland · Official page text containing: Planning & Building
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
using (R2H2) Program City Real Estate Development Opportunities Oakland and State Water Regulations Working for Oakland Planning & Building Doing Business with the City Doing Business With The City- Register with iSupplier Capital Contracts Division Border Wall and Debarred Contractors City Contracting Equity Contract Administration Unit Apply to be a Contractor Shop Oakland Map Shop Oakland Map FAQs Planning & Building Planning & Building Department One-Stop Permit Center: In-Person & Online S
- [3] Oakland — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Oakland · Official page text containing: Planning & Building
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
using (R2H2) Program City Real Estate Development Opportunities Oakland and State Water Regulations Working for Oakland Planning & Building Doing Business with the City Doing Business With The City- Register with iSupplier Capital Contracts Division Border Wall and Debarred Contractors City Contracting Equity Contract Administration Unit Apply to be a Contractor Shop Oakland Map Shop Oakland Map FAQs Planning & Building Planning & Building Department One-Stop Permit Center: In-Person & Online S
- [4] Oakland — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Oakland · Official page text containing: Enter Your Address Into the Zoning Map
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
p Guide to Your Home Project Homeowner Projects & Permits Rehab Right Major Housing Projects (Apartment buildings, etc) Enter Your Address Into the Zoning Map Local Contractors and Resources Community Events & Culture Arts and Culture in Oakland Events Special Events & Permits Special Activity Permits Subscribe for Cultural Affairs Updates Pets & Animals Animal Control Division Licensing Your Dog Adopt a Pet Foster a Pet Lost or Found Pet Search for Stray Pets Volunteer with Oakland Animal Services Wildlife Rescu
- [5] Oakland — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Oakland · Official page text containing: (510) 238-3443
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s previously a senior associate at AECOM in Atlanta and planning director in Birmingham, Alabama. Contact Us Main Line: (510) 238-3443 Building Counter: (510) 238-3891 Zoning Hotline: (510) 238-3911 Newsroom Click here for the latest news! Sign Up For Updates Back to top Site Footer Contact Us Footer Logo Oakland Love Life Oakland City Hall 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland, CA 94612 View on Map Send website feedback Site Footer Quick Links Departments City Jobs Report a Crime City Services O
- [6] Oakland — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Oakland · Official page text containing: (510) 238-3891
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
t AECOM in Atlanta and planning director in Birmingham, Alabama. Contact Us Main Line: (510) 238-3443 Building Counter: (510) 238-3891 Zoning Hotline: (510) 238-3911 Newsroom Click here for the latest news! Sign Up For Updates Back to top Site Footer Contact Us Footer Logo Oakland Love Life Oakland City Hall 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland, CA 94612 View on Map Send website feedback Site Footer Quick Links Departments City Jobs Report a Crime City Services OakApps Open Data Oakland Maps Sit
- [7] Oakland — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Oakland · Official page text containing: (510) 238-3911
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
director in Birmingham, Alabama. Contact Us Main Line: (510) 238-3443 Building Counter: (510) 238-3891 Zoning Hotline: (510) 238-3911 Newsroom Click here for the latest news! Sign Up For Updates Back to top Site Footer Contact Us Footer Logo Oakland Love Life Oakland City Hall 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland, CA 94612 View on Map Send website feedback Site Footer Quick Links Departments City Jobs Report a Crime City Services OakApps Open Data Oakland Maps Site Footer Share & Connect Facebo