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2020 Census Key Dates

Residents can expect to receive mailed invitations to participate in the 2020 Census in March 2020. Census Day is on April 1, 2020, but you will have the opportunity to submit your responses online or over the phone beginning in mid-March 2020.

#OaklandCounts 2020 Census

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau is required to count every person living in the United States, regardless of citizenship status. In March-April 2020, Oakland residents will participate in the next decennial census count ensuring that our community receives its share of federal funding that supports education, housing, health, transportation, and other critical programs that make Oakland thrive.

Shop Oakland

Help sustain and grow Oakland's economy by shopping locally. Now, more than ever, it's important to support local businesses that capture the spirit and reflect the diversity of our community. By supporting them, you're also supporting our neighbors who are employed by small businesses.

Commission Eligibility

Eligibility requirements to serve on the Redistricting Commission and Screening Panel.

List of Designated Landmarks

The Designated Landmarks shown below include many of the most prominent historic properties in the city. They may be designated for historical, cultural, educational, architectural, aesthetic, or environmental value. They are nominated by their owners, the City, or the public and are designated with owner concurrence after public hearings by the Landmarks Board, Planning Commission, and City Council. Since the program began in 1973 about 160 individual landmarks and preservation districts have been designated, out of nearly 100,000 buildings in Oakland. These buildings, sites, and features range from City Hall to the home of blues legend Brownie McGhee, from the Old Survivor Redwood Tree to the Grand Lake Theater and Roof Sign.

Historic Preservation

Oakland boasts a unique wealth of historic buildings and neighborhoods, reflecting a remarkable heritage dating back over 170 years. Below, please find more about Oakland’s policies and actions governing the preservation of this rich history, comprehensive lists of Designated Landmarks, Historic Properties, and Preservation Districts, along with information on our Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board.

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