Report a Property Complaint

The City of Oakland works to keep our neighborhoods and community clean, safe and free from blight. You can report blight, housing issues, or zoning violations online or through our OAK311 app.

Need to check your complaint status?

Visit the Check the Status of a Property Complaint webpage for instructions.

Before you Start

Please review the Types of Violations below. Reporting options may be different depending on violation type.

What to Do

You can report a violation through our Oak311 platform by following the steps below.

Types of Violations

Which code violations are related to blight?

You can report these types of blight issues:

  • Trash
  • Debris
  • Overgrown vegetation
  • Graffiti
  • Garbage bins left in public view

Learn more about Oakland's blight code (OMC 8.24):

Read Blight Code

Which code violations are related to housing?

You can report these types of housing issues:

  • Work without permits
  • No heat
  • Electrical problems
  • Plumbing problems

Learn more about Oakland's building maintenance code (OMC 15.08):

Read Building Maintenance Code

Which code violations are related to zoning?

You can report these types of zoning issues:

  • Unapproved business in residential areas
  • Construction outside allowed hours

Learn more about Oakland's planning code (OMC Title 17):

Read Planning Code

How to Report a Complaint

Step 1.Step One: Open Oak311

You can report a code violation in two ways:

1) Use our Oak311 App

  • Download our app. Choose your phone type below to download:

2) Report a problem using our Oak311 Website.

To submit your complaint online:

Visit our Oak311 Web Portal

Step 2.Step Two: Choose the Location

  • Enter the address of the problem location.
  • OR move the map pinto the correct location.
  • Confirm location.

Step 3.Step Three: Check for Existing Reports

  • If the issue you are reporting has already been reported, click the "Follow" button to receive updates.
  • If there is no existing report, click the "Next Step" button.

Step 4.Step Four: Describe the Problem

  • Upload images of the violation or click the "No Photos" button.
  • Describe the problem and then click the "Confirm Details" button.

Step 5.Step Five: Submit Report

  • Choose how you want to submit your request.
  • Sign in or create a SeeClickFix account to submit your report.

Other Ways to Report a Complaint

You can also submit a complaint by downloading the TellUs App (iOS version, Android version) or  our Online Permit Portal.

Questions?

Call (510) 238-3381 or find quick answers through our Permit & Services Questions Portal.

Additional Resources