Oakland · 2025-08
Oakland permit value jumps to $2M on new construction
Oakland pulled just seven permits in August, half July's count, but their combined value hit $2 million—nearly 19 times the prior month. Two new-construction permits drove the surge. Express permits accounted for four of the seven. Service requests fell a third to 115, led by graffiti removal (11 calls) and pothole complaints (10). Crime dropped 34% to 65 incidents; violent offenses halved from 24 to 12. No new business licenses or closures recorded.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 7 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,005,235 |
| New business licenses | 2 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 115 |
| Reported crimes | 65 |
| Violent crimes | 12 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- GS RESTORATION & PAINTING (Regulated Business License)
- JANELLE KRISTIE SHELTON (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 4
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 11
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 10
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 9
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 6
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 5