Resources

False Alarm Reduction Program

Information about registering your home or business alarm, and how to register your alarm and/or pay false alarm fines.

FAQ STRR Regulations (2024)

The City of Oakland’s Planning Code (Title 17), regulates activities that occur in different zones throughout the City of Oakland. Since there is currently no one activity category for Short-Term Residential Rentals, rentals of all kinds fall under Permanent Residential Activities, Semi-Transient Residential Activities, Bed and Breakfast Residential Activities and Transient Habitation Commercial Activities.

FAQ: Oakland's Minimum Wage Law

In November 2014, Oakland voters overwhelmingly passed Measure FF, an amendment to the Oakland Municipal Code establishing a minimum wage, requiring payment for accrued sick leave and requiring payment of service charges to hospitality workers. This memorandum answers frequently asked questions to help business owners, employees and others understand and follow the law in Oakland.

FEMA's Business Power Outage Toolkit

According to Agility Recovery, 70 percent of businesses or organizations will face a power outage within the next 12 months. Therefore, it is important business owners understand the potential impacts.

Find a Blue Disabled Parking Zone

Looking for a blue zone? Find one in the interactive map or table below. Blue Zones provide dedicated on-street parking for people with disabilities.

Find a Police Area or Beat

The Oakland Police Department is organized into six Police Areas as well as into 35 Police Beats. A Community Resource Officer (CRO) and Neighborhood Council serve each Beat to promote public safety.

Find Fair Housing Data and Plans

The City of Oakland conducted a City-wide Community and Neighborhood Needs Assessment required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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