Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau is required to count every person living in the United States, regardless of citizenship status. In March-April 2020, Oakland residents will participate in the next decennial census count ensuring that our community receives its share of federal funding that supports education, housing, health, transportation, and other critical programs that make Oakland thrive.
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California's Building Standards Code has changed under the state's three-year update cycle. Changes to the code affect all new building permit applications submitted on or after January 1st, 2020. Please review the summary documents below outlining code updates, including residential, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes.
FAQs related to the 2020 Census.
Residents can expect to receive mailed invitations to participate in the 2020 Census in March 2020. Census Day is on April 1, 2020, but you will have the opportunity to submit your responses online or over the phone beginning in mid-March 2020.
Information about serving as a QAC for the 2020 Census. Participating as a QAC will help ensure a Complete Count.
External information related to the 2020 Census.
An emergency operations plan, or EOP, is a document that describes how people, property, and the environment will be protected during an emergency. The EOP details who is responsible for carrying out specific actions, establishes lines of authority and organizational relationships and outlines how actions will be coordinated. The EOP provides guidance for all-types of hazards which may impact the City throughout the year. The EOP guides personnel in performance of their duties before, during, and through initial emergency recovery. In 2021, the City of Oakland will update its Emergency Operations Plan.
While you're out shopping local for the holidays, take a break to enjoy festive community events.
On June 15, 2021, the City of Oakland adopted the 2021-2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The LHMP serves as a meaningful guide to increasing the Oakland community’s resilience in the face of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, extreme heat and fires. Thank you to all who provided input to the plan!
As we prepare for a potentially busy fire season this year, we recognize the role climate change plays in natural disasters and how we can take action now to address some of the root causes of these events.
The Housing Element is part of Oakland’s General Plan that serves as a blueprint for housing the City’s residents, at all economic levels including low income and households with special needs.
Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. The code requirements for meeting standards of access can be found in the Oakland Municipal Code (OMC). Each property owner, design professional, and contractor must ensure that their capital improvements meet these standards. This webpage provides context for the ADA’s history and application for construction, but the OMC is the standard which construction must meet.
The Access Improvement Program (AIP) for Owner-Occupied Units provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied properties.
The Access Improvement Program (AIP) for Rental Property Owners provides grants for accessibility modifications to rental properties.