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
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