Resources

OAK 311 to Report Code Violations

Go to OAK 311 or download the app to report code violations like blighted property or unpermitted structural activities or businesses, or check the status of a complaint

Oakland Firesafe Council [EXTERNAL]

The Oakland Firesafe Council is a grassroots community-based organization dedicated to mobilizing the people of Oakland to reduce the risks of wildfire danger to people and property through outreach, programs, and projects. Members are residents of the Oakland Hills, survivors of the 1991 Tunnel Fire, open space/park stewards and others working to reduce the risks of wildfire in the Oakland hills. The Oakland Firesafe Council is an affiliate of the Diablo Firesafe Council, serving Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Minimum Residential Maintenance Standards for Building Owners

The Minimum Residential Maintenance Standards is designed to assist owners in maintaining their property to standards of livability and safety in accordance with the Oakland Municipal Code. The standards are not all inclusive and property owners are responsible for ensuring that their rental property is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Building Codes and City Ordinances.

Learn about Oakland's Residential Hotels (SROs) Ordinance

Residential Hotels (SROs) are an essential component of the City’s supply of Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH), as they are a flexible and easily accessible form of housing that provides very low, and extremely low-income residents the ability to remain in Oakland and avoid homelessness. To that end, on December 4, 2018, the Oakland City Council adopted new Planning Code Chapter 17.153, which regulates the conversion, demolition, rehabilitation and sale of Residential Hotels to protect this important type of housing.

MacArthur Boulevard Gateway Arches Dedication

On November 8, 2019, Vice Mayor Larry Reid (District 7) and City Councilmember Loren Taylor (District 6) dedicated the MacArthur Boulevard Gateway Arches, the newest City-funded public artwork. Two colorful, 45-foot-wide, site-specific roadway arches have been installed along MacArthur Boulevard. The Oakland arch (located near Durant Avenue) greets motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians as they travel into Oakland from the south, while the Eastmont arch (located near 73rd Avenue) welcomes visitors and residents traveling into deep East Oakland.

Participating Lenders

Contact a community loan officer at one of our Participating Lenders to determine if you qualify for the MAP or CalHome program, the purchase price of the home, and to pre-approve you for mortgage financing.

Oakland At-A-Glance

This flyer highlights basic demographic and market data on Oakland's economy.

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