Oakland · 2026-03
Oakland permit value jumps to $42,851
Oakland pulled four permits worth $42,851 in March, up from $4,280 the month before. Three came through the express program. Crime ticked up 15%, with violent incidents rising from 15 to 20. Residents filed 99 service requests, same as February. Water-on-street complaints led with 13, followed by potholes at 12 and abandoned vehicles at 11. No new businesses opened and none closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $42,851 |
| New business licenses | 0 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 99 |
| Reported crimes | 68 |
| Violent crimes | 20 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Water On Street Complaint — 13
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 12
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 11
- Building Violation — 6
- Sewer Cleaning Inspection Request — 5