Rapid Permits The Planning and Building department is making it easier to apply for building permits via "Same Day Digital Permits". Learn more about "Same Day Digital Permits" below.
Work Exempt from a Building Permit Learn about work that doesn’t require a building permit, including small structures, fences, retaining walls, and certain home improvements
Building Bureau The Bureau of Building oversees the regulatory process for construction performed in the City of Oakland.
Apply for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) enables occupancy or partial occupancy of a building before the building project is completed.