Contact external agencies to assist with the prevention of displacement.
Resources for Oakland workers to Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
Periodically, the City’s Economic & Workforce Development Department will send important updates to businesses, nonprofits, independent contractors and our partner organizations who support them.
As Oakland restaurants are allowed by County Order to re-open in stages, here are some resources to adapt to this new business environment.
The American Rescue Plan includes $28.6 billion in grants for independent food service or drinking establishments, including caterers, brewpubs, taprooms, and tasting rooms, that have 20 or fewer locations (as of March 13, 2020) and are not publicly traded. The SBA will administer the grant program.
The OYC is thrilled to partner with Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) this year. So many of the issues we have been working on for the past couple of years, kept pointing us towards a need for more restorative justice in this city. Ten of our commissioners have been trained to become certified RJ Circle Keepers, and now, we are leading healing circles around our community and Youth Commission.
This ad hoc committee's temporary nature allows for a focused effort in organizing a strategic planning retreat and drafting a comprehensive plan to guide the commission's activities, initiatives, and decisions over a specified period. The strategic plan serves as a roadmap to help the police commission achieve its objectives, improve operations, and better serve the community.
Food vendors in Oakland must follow certain requirements when: (1) providing disposable foodware and accessories to customers, and (2) allowing customers to use their own reusable foodware.
Construction noise is allowed only during times indicated below. If you suspect a violation is taking place, you may file a complaint using our online reporting system or by calling the complaint line shown below.
The Cultural Strategists Program will be accepting responses to its Request for Qualifications for six City departments/offices until Monday, February 28, 2022 at 5PM.
RFQ for Race and Equity Analysis for the Cultural Affairs Division
Dedicating public right-of-way or easements allows a property owner to legally transfer a portion of their property for public use.
Schedule Q - Standard Contracts rev 091219 Schedule Q - Construction Contractors rev 122116
The Rules Ad Hoc is tasked with reviewing and refining the rules governing the work of the Oakland Police Commission.
Parties collecting, transporting or disposing of construction and demolition (C&D) debris in Oakland are required to obtain a Non-Exclusive Franchise (NEF) from the City of Oakland, (with limited exceptions, as described below).
RV occupancy is only allowed on vacant properties within these zones
The Safer Housing for Oakland Program (SHOP) offered grants to support seismic retrofits of apartment buildings with five or more units and a “soft story” condition between 2018 and 2022. The materials here are provided for reference only. *NO APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME * Please check back for updates. To be added to the waitlist, send an email to ResidentialLending@oaklandca.gov with your property address.
The Safety Element is a required chapter of the General Plan and is a policy framework to guide the public decision-making process on addressing natural and human-caused hazards.
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