Resources

See the City Zoning Map

Use this dynamic map to enter an address and identify information for specific properties, such as zoning district, height area, historic significance, General Plan designation, and Impact Fee Zone. View our current Zoning Map by clicking below.

Real Estate Transfer Tax

If you sell your house, or gift it, a real estate transfer tax, also called a Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) is due.

Read the Oakland Building Maintenance Code (OMC 15.08)

​This code provides minimum standards to safeguard health, property, and public welfare by regulations and controlling the use and occupancy, locations, and maintenance of all residential and non-residential buildings, structures, and property​.

Environmental Review Documents (CEQA/EIR)

​The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a state statute that requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible.

Learn More About Seismic Safety Laws

The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act's main purpose is to prevent the construction of buildings used for human occupancy on the surface trace of active faults.

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