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Oakland

Start with the city government, then confirm which agency provides the service for your address.

City government

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City of Oakland

Alameda

Official directory entry3 linked office guides

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Reviewed office guides

Oakland — Planning & Building Department

Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections. Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.

City government · Source checked October 14, 2026

City of Oakland building permit services. Confirm the requirements for your project with the city.

City Recycling Program

Find collection schedules, recycling services and disposal instructions. Find household hazardous-waste receiving programs, eligibility and appointments.

City government · Source checked October 15, 2026

City of Oakland collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.

Oakland — Finance — Revenue Management Bureau Business Tax

Find the local office for a business license or business tax certificate. Check the business activity and place covered by each service.

City government · Source checked October 16, 2026

City of Oakland business licensing or tax certificates.

Local services for Oakland

Find reviewed providers for your city. Check each program’s service area and eligibility rules before continuing.

Trash & recycling →2 reviewed providersHousing & Section 8 →1 reviewed providerZoning & building permits →1 reviewed providerWater & bill payments →1 reviewed providerMedi-Cal & health coverage →1 reviewed providerChild support →1 reviewed providerVeterans benefits →1 reviewed providerFood & cash benefits →1 reviewed providerVoting & elections →1 reviewed providerIHSS & in-home care →1 reviewed providerDMV: licenses & vehicles →1 reviewed providerEmergency alerts & evacuation information →1 reviewed providerAging, disability & caregivers →2 reviewed providersReport adult abuse & neglect →1 reviewed providerIndependent living & disability support →1 reviewed providerEnergy bills & home weatherization →1 reviewed providerBusiness licenses & tax certificates →1 reviewed providerJobs, unemployment & worker rights →2 reviewed providersStart & manage a business →3 reviewed providersConsumer complaints & professional checks →1 reviewed providerIncome taxes & refunds →1 reviewed providerInsurance complaints & medical review →2 reviewed providersStudent financial aid →1 reviewed providerMental health & crisis support →2 reviewed providersVaccines & immunization records →1 reviewed provider

County connections

Alameda county directory → · Agencies associated with Alameda

County, city, school, utility, fire and transit boundaries can differ. An agency listed in the county directory is not automatically the provider for every address in Oakland.