Oakland is in the process of developing procedures, regulations, and objective design and development standards to streamline the approval of residential and mixed-use building types in Oakland.
Use and security of and access to information that may be obtained through use of City of Oakland digital assets.
Services Offered
The Wellness Unit offers 24/7 assistance to OPD officers, civilian and retired employees, and their families on building resiliency, emotional well-being, alcohol, and substance use intervention, mental health services, peer support, and more. Our resources are for both personal and job-related stress.
Enhancing government transparency is at the core of the Public Ethics Commission mission to ensure fairness, openness, honesty and integrity in City government. Our goal is City government that opens up and facilitates residents' understanding and participation, and community members collaborating to bring about meaningful change.
Oakland is one of several California cities to adopt a Sunshine ordinance. These ordinances attempt to provide the public with greater opportunities to access public meetings and information. They also create special obligations on City employees to ensure these opportunities are fulfilled.
We operate a host of city amenities and services to meet your need
Our department partners with several community organizations. You can learn more and visit them online.
More information coming soon.
The City of Oakland is providing opportunities for businesses to utilize privately-owned outdoor areas, including parking lots, for outdoor dining and retail uses.
The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires Workforce Boards to develop strategic plans and set priorities for the regional workforce development system.
Accessible, free transportation services for seniors and physically disabled residents in Oakland. Find out more below!
We are responsible for the maintenance of parks, medians, waterfront trails and open space properties in Oakland. Visit Oakland Parks, Recreation, & Youth Development for information on classes, reserving facilities and other services.
For all your questions on parking in the City of Oakland.
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Many film shoots require reserved parking. Learn about that process here.
Posted signs and curb colors are there to let you know when and where it is OK to park. Meter hours in most of the City of Oakland are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Around Lake Merritt, meter hours are Monday through Saturday, 8AM to 8PM and Sundays Noon to 8PM.
Everything you need to know about Parking Permits in Oakland
Everything you need to know about parking citations in Oakland
The Parking & Mobility Assistance Center, formerly known as the Parking Citation Assistance Center, is now part of the Oakland Department of Transportation and is building its capacity to become a one-stop shop for all things parking and mobility. The frequently asked questions below are organized by TOPIC areas.