Business Improvement Districts
Chinatown Community Benefit District
The Chinatown BID helps keep the neighborhood clean, safe, and active through sidewalk cleaning, safety patrols, and community events. If your business is in Chinatown, this BID can help bring in more visitors and support your storefront. To learn more, visit www.oaklandchinatownbid.org.
Downtown Oakland Community Benefit District
This BID focuses on keeping Downtown Oakland clean, welcoming, and full of energy. They offer safety services, street improvements, and business promotions. Learn how they support Downtown businesses at www.downtownoakland.org.
Jack London Improvement District
The Jack London BID works to improve the waterfront area with landscaping, security, events, and business outreach. If you have a business here, this BID helps make the area more attractive for locals and tourists. Visit www.jacklondonoakland.org to get involved.
Koreatown Northgate (KONO) BID
The KONO BID helps businesses in the Koreatown Northgate area by organizing art walks, cleaning services, and safety programs. They also promote local businesses and events. You can learn more at www.koreatownnorthgate.org.
Lake Merritt–Uptown Community Benefit District
This BID provides cleaning teams, ambassadors, and business support to the Lake Merritt and Uptown areas. They help create a safer, more inviting place for visitors and customers. Learn more about their services at www.lakemerrittuptown.org.
Lakeshore/Lake Park BID
The Lakeshore BID works on street cleaning, community marketing, and beautification projects along Lakeshore Avenue. They help businesses by improving the look and feel of the area. For more information, visit www.lakeshoreoakland.com.
Laurel Business Improvement District
This BID focuses on keeping MacArthur Boulevard in the Laurel District clean, colorful, and business-friendly. They support events, marketing, and sidewalk improvements. Learn how they support the Laurel community at www.laureloakland.com.
Temescal/Telegraph BID
The Temescal BID supports the busy Telegraph Avenue corridor with safety programs, graffiti removal, event promotion, and business support. You can visit www.temescaldistrict.org to learn about their work and how to participate.
Uptown Downtown Community Benefit District
This combined BID serves both Uptown and Downtown Oakland with cleaning crews, ambassadors, and district-wide marketing. If your business is in the city center, this BID helps draw people in. Visit www.downtownoakland.org to learn more.
Rockridge District Association (Business-Based BID)
The Rockridge BID promotes local shops and restaurants along College Avenue through events, cleaning services, and community partnerships. Business owners can learn more about this district at www.rockridgedistrict.com.
Montclair Village Association (Business-Based BID)
The Montclair BID supports village businesses with street cleaning, security patrols, and merchant marketing. This BID helps keep the Montclair shopping area beautiful and active. For more information, visit www.montclairvillage.com.
Visit Oakland – Oakland Tourism Improvement District (Tourism-Based BID)
Visit Oakland promotes Oakland as a travel destination and helps local hotels, restaurants, and attractions bring in more visitors. If your business relies on tourism, this district helps you connect with travelers. Learn more at www.visitoakland.com.
Oakland BID Alliance
The Oakland BID Alliance stands for more than 3,000 businesses and property owners. It helps BIDs learn from each other, talk with City leaders, and speak up for business areas around Oakland. The Alliance works to keep these neighborhoods clean, safe, and thriving. You can learn more at www.oaklandchamber.com.