Planning & Building's Response to March 31, 2020 Shelter in Place Order

General Questions

Permit Inspections: Inspectioninfo@oaklandca.gov

Code Enforcement: (510) 238-3381

Permits: permitinfo@oaklandca.gov

Plan Check: buildingplancheckinfo@oaklandca.gov

Phone: (510) 238-3891

Online Permits

Get simple electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits at: https://aca.accela.com/OAKLAND

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Visit http://bit.ly/OaklandADUs for general ADU permit information. Email Permitinfo@oaklandca.gov for questions and appointments, to be held remotely. Submit plans to https://apps.oaklandca.gov/Dig...

Over The Counter (OTC) Projects

Email us at Permitinfo@oaklandca.gov. We’ll review your OTC project by phone or conference call. You will be instructed on how to digitally submit your application, plans (if needed), and other supporting documents.

Plan Intake

Email us at Permitinfo@oaklandca.gov We'll answer your questions and help you prepare to submit plans electronically. We’ll provide comments back to you remotely by phone, email, and teleconferencing as needed.

Building Fee Payments

Pay by phone by calling 510-238-4774 or online after registering with credit card at https://aca.accela.com/OAKLAND

Permit Cards

We will email you a PDF that you can print.

Building Inspections

Building inspection will be performed on only the project types listed below:

1. Projects immediately necessary to the maintenance, operation, or repair of Essential Infrastructure;

2. Projects associated with Healthcare Operations, including creating or expanding Healthcare Operations, provided that such construction is directly related to the COVID-19 response;

3. Affordable housing that is or will be income-restricted, including multi-unit or mixed-use developments containing at least 10% income-restricted units;

4. Public works projects if specifically designated as an Essential Governmental Function by the lead governmental agency;

5. Shelters and temporary housing, but not including hotels or motels;

6. Projects immediately necessary to provide critical non-commercial services to individuals experiencing homelessness, elderly persons, persons who are economically disadvantaged, and persons with special needs;

7. Construction necessary to ensure that existing construction sites that must be shut down under this Order are left in a safe and secure manner, but only to the extent necessary to do so; and

8. Construction or repair necessary to ensure that residences and buildings containing Essential Businesses are safe, sanitary, or habitable to the extent such construction or repair cannot reasonably be delayed;

All other inspection types not listed above will not be conducted.

Inspections already scheduled that do not meet the above orders will be screened by permit inspectors during morning calls and inspectors will determine if the inspection will be conducted or cancelled based on the public health orders stated above.

To schedule an inspection per the above, please call 510-238-3444.

For questions, email InspectionInfo@oaklandca.gov.

General Questions

Email Permitinfo@oaklandca.gov

Planning Permits/Applications and Appointments

Intake appointments will take place by phone or conference call, subject to availability. Schedule your appointment via email at Permitinfo@oaklandca.gov. Include your plan sets and necessary information. Staff will instruct you on how to proceed after receiving your appointment request.

Strategic Planning Questions

Call or email the planner who has been working on the project you are interested in. See our Neighborhood and Citywide Plans and Policy Projects pages for more information and contact information. Strategic Planning staff will monitor phone messages and respond to email.

Emergency Code Enforcement Services

Call 510-238-3381 or use our online
File a Complaint form

Report Code Violations

Download our Tell Us App

Fire Permits and Inspections

Fire Plan review and inspections will be continuing with modified service in alignment with City and County guidance. For questions about your fire permits or inspections please contact OArriola@oaklandca.gov

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