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Posted: August 31st, 2018 3:44 PM
Last Updated: July 11th, 2022 11:34 AM
Chambers of Commerce
Business Improvement Districts/Community Benefit Districts
Chinatown (2021) - Management Plant/Formation Legislation
Downtown Oakland (2008) - Management Plan/Formation Legislation
Jack London (2013) - Management Plan/Formation Legislation
Koreatown/Northgate (2007) - Management Plan/Formation Legislation
Lake Merritt/Uptown (2008) - Management Plan/Formation Legislation
Lakeshore/Lake Park (2002) - Management Plan/Formation Legislation
Laurel (2005) - Management Plan/Formation Legislation
Montclair (2001) - Management Plan/Formation Legislation
Rockridge (2000) - Management Plan/Formation Legislation
Temescal/Telegraph Avenue (2004) - Management Plan/Formation Legislation
Tourism BID (2015) - Management Plan/Formation
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), also known as Community Benefit Districts (CBDs), are self-imposed assessment districts established by a weighted vote of licensed businesses and/or property owners in the district.
These assessments pay for special benefit maintenance, security, management and physical improvements beyond those normally provided by the City. BIDs have been important partners in the economic development of Oakland and have had a tremendous impact in maintaining and enhancing the vitality of the areas they serve. The BIDs have made valuable contributions to Oakland neighborhoods including enhanced collaboration between property owners and businesses to keep their areas competitive.
Oakland's 11 BIDs represent approximately 4,600 merchants and commercial and residential property owners and contribute approximately $84 million in private assessment funding towards enhanced services in various Oakland commercial corridors. View map of the BID locations.
The City of Oakland helps form business improvement districts by providing technical assistance to merchants and property owners. Once formed, the districts are managed by non-profit organizations, governed by an elected board, that deliver the special benefit services outlined in each district's Management Plan. The City collaborates with the BIDs/CBDs to achieve mutual economic development goals and objectives.
City of Oakland Ordinance: Business Improvement Management Districts
State of California, Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989
State of California, Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994
For more information on BIDs, contact Micah Hinkle at mhinkle@oaklandca.gov or (510) 238-6193.