Unofficial concept by Get2 Studio. Not affiliated with the City of Oakland.Official Permit Center page

Unofficial concept by Get2 Studio. Not affiliated with the City of Oakland.

Oakland Permit CenterEnglish

What do you need to do?

Fire, Planning & Building, and Transportation permits in one place. Most things can be done online, any time.

Apply for or check a permitOnline, 24/7Book an appointmentIn person or videoPay a feeOnline 24/7, or at the cashier
Report a code violationSee live wait times

Walk-in hours today

 
  • Planning & Building 
     
  • Fire Prevention 
     
  • Transportation (OakDOT) 
     
  • Cashier 
     

Before you come in

  1. Upload your documents online first. Paper isn’t accepted at the counter.
  2. Check in at the greeter station on the 1st floor, then head to the counters on the 2nd floor.
  3. Appointments go first, so book ahead if you can.
250 Frank H. Ogawa PlazaOakland, CA 94612Get directions

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This is a design concept, made to show what a clearer, faster permit page could look like. Hours and phone numbers come from the City’s official page (checked October 2026). Always confirm there before you go.