Oakland · 2025-02
Oakland permit activity drops 85% in February
Oakland issued just three permits in February, down from 11 the month before. The total estimated value fell to $31,600—a drop of 84.9%. One permit went to elevator work, one to a renovation, and one to an express-process job. On the service-request side, things picked up: 124 calls came in, a 32% jump from January. Most of that surge came from tree-trim requests, which logged 56 complaints despite the category's 'no longer being accepted' label. Violent crime ticked down 20%, while overall crime rose modestly.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $31,600 |
| New business licenses | 0 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 124 |
| Reported crimes | 50 |
| Violent crimes | 12 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 1
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 56
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 11
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 7
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 6
- Buildings - Plumbing Violation — 5