City of Oakland offices are closed today, March 31, 2023 in observance of Cesar Chavez day.

Contact the Finance Department

Contact Information for Business and other Tax questions, Citywide Liens, Citywide Collections, and other Finance services.

Date Posted: March 17th, 2020 @ 1:47 PM
Last Updated: March 22nd, 2023 @ 9:43 AM

How to Contact Us - Most Services are Available On-line

Service Details

Local Tax Customer Service

  • Business Tax
  • Transient Occupancy Tax
  • Parking Tax
  • Utility User Tax
  • Excess Litter Fee
  • Rent Adjustment Program
  • Tourism Business Improvement Tax

Open or Close your Business Account Online: https://ltss.oaklandnet.com

More Oakland Tax Information at: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/taxes

To pay business taxes: https://ltss.oaklandnet.com/

E-mail: BTWebSupport@OaklandCA.gov

Phone: 510-238-3704 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday except Holidays.

Fax: 510-238-7128

Walk-in services available Monday through Friday 8am-4pm through April 21st for renewals and then changes to Monday and Wednesday 8am-4pm. Other times only available by appointment. Face coverings must be worn.

250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 1320, Oakland, CA 94612

Purchasing

  • General Information
  • Purchasing Goods & Services
  • Supplier Registration (iSupplier)


For assistance with iSupplier Registration or the RFQ process, please email iSupplier@oaklandca.gov or call 510-238-7566.

Phone: 510-238-3834 (General AP)

Phone: 510-238-6464 (Purchasing)

Phone: 510-238-7567 (Registration)

Walk-in services available Monday and Wednesday 9am – 1pm. Face coverings must be worn.

Pre-scheduled appointments are available Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5pm. To schedule an appointment call, please call 510-238-7566. Face coverings must be worn.

Tax Compliance

  • Notice of Lien Hearings
  • Notice of Determination


E-mail: TaxCompliance@OaklandCA.gov

Phone: 510-238-7254

Fax: 510-238-6092

Walk-in services available Monday and Wednesday 10am-2pm. Other times only available by appointment. Face coverings must be worn.

250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 1320, Oakland, CA 94612

Citywide Collections Accounts

  • Business Tax
  • Parking Tickets
  • Fire Prevention Invoices



Phone: 510-238-7317

Fax: 510-238-6431

Payment Plan/Promissory Note Applicants- To set up a payment plan please call:

Ms. McMillian 510-238-3816 or Email: rmcmillian@oaklandca.gov

Ms. Banks-Seals 510-238-7475 or Email: dbanks-seals@oaklandca.gov

Walk-in services available Monday and Wednesday 9am-1pm. Other times only available by appointment. Face coverings must be worn.

150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5342, Oakland, CA 94612

Citywide Liens

  • Garbage/Refuse Liens
  • Real Estate Transfer Tax Liens
  • Business Tax Liens
  • Sidewalk Liens
  • Sewer Liens
  • Waste Management Subscription notices

Phone: 510-238-7474

E-mail: CitywideLiens@OaklandCA.gov

Agents can be reached via telephone or email 8am to 4:00pm Monday-Friday except Holidays.

Walk-in services available Monday and Wednesday 9am-1pm. Other times only available by appointment. Face coverings must be worn.

150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5342, Oakland, CA 94612

Audit

  • Vacant Property Tax
  • Business Tax (BT) Audits
  • Real Property Tax (RPTT) Audits
  • Parking Tax (PT) Audits
  • Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Audits
  • Utility Users Tax (UUT) Audits
  • BT, RPTT, PT, TOT, UUT Refunds
  • Cannabis Assistance
  • Low Income Housing Exemption (LIHE)Audits

E-mail: Audit@OaklandCA.gov or

VacantPropertyTaxInquiry@OaklandCA.gov

Phone: 510-238-3084 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday except Holidays.

Walk-in services available Monday and Wednesday 9am-1pm. Other times only available by appointment. Face coverings must be worn.

150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5342, Oakland, CA 94612

Special Property Tax Assessment Refunds & Exemptions (SPARE)

  • Measure Z: VIOLENCE PREV TAX
  • Measure D: CITY LIBRARY SRV-D
  • LLAD: CITY LANDSCP/LIGHT
  • Measure Q for Libraries: CITY LIBRARY SERV
  • Measure Q for Parks: 2020 OAK MEASURE Q


E-mail: SPARE@OaklandCA.gov

Applications & Information: https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/request-property-tax-special-assessment-exemption-or-refund

Check Your Application Status On-Line: https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/spare

Phone: 510-238-2942

Walk-in services available Monday and Wednesday 9am-1pm. Other times only available by appointment. Face coverings must be worn.

150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5342, Oakland, CA 94612

Fire Prevention Billing Questions

  • Vegetation Management
  • High Rise
  • Mid Rise
  • Commercial


Pay your Fire Inspection Invoice Online: https://aca.accela.com/OAKLAND/Login.aspx

Billing Questions: FPBilling@OaklandCA.gov (for faster service, please include your Invoice or Record Number) or 510-238-2252

Vegetation Inspection Questions: WildfirePrevention@oaklandca.gov or 510-238-7388

Other Inspection Questions: FPBReceptionist@oaklandca.gov or 510-238-3851

Walk-in services available Monday and Wednesday 9am-1pm. Other times only available by appointment. Face coverings must be worn.

150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5342, Oakland, CA 94612

Finance Department Administration

Phone: 510-238-2220

TTY: 510-238-3254

Controller's Bureau

Phone: 510-238-3280

Treasury Bureau

Phone: 510-238-3201