Oakland · 2024-09
Oakland permit value jumps 4,800% on $246k in work
Three permits pulled in September totaled $246k, up from $5k the month before. Two were express permits; one was a renovation. Service requests dropped by half, falling from 154 to 72. Building violations led the list with eight, followed by tree debris and missed garbage complaints at six each. Crime ticked up slightly—77 incidents versus 73 in August—though violent crime held steady at 20. No new businesses opened and none closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $245,600 |
| New business licenses | 1 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 72 |
| Reported crimes | 77 |
| Violent crimes | 20 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- The Beat Bank (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 2
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Building Violation — 8
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 6
- Missed Garbage Pick-Up Complaint — 6
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 5
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 4