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Zoning & building permits

Look up a property’s zoning and find the right permit office.

Apply for a building permit Look up zoning maps

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Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

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Oakland — Planning & Building Department

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

City building permit informationOfficial instructions

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of Oakland · Oakland — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

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Enter Your Address Into the Zoning MapOfficial instructions

Official property research or mapping resource linked from the permit information. Use the department to confirm jurisdiction and project requirements.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of Oakland · Oakland — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

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