Building Permits in Oakland

33 building permits were filed in Oakland in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $4,647,537.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Oakland

Permits (12 mo)

-87%vs city avg 264

High impact

-100%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-87%vs city avg 8

Low impact

-87%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Oakland

Outline shows the Oakland community area. Search an address for block-level detail.

Breakdown · Oakland

Most common permit types

Home Improvement
18
Garage Or Outbuilding
5
Building Permit
3
Renovation
3
Single-Family Home
1
Other
3

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Home Improvement18
Garage Or Outbuilding5
Building Permit3
Renovation3
Single-Family Home1
Townhouse1
New Construction1
Educational Facility1

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How many building permits were filed in Oakland?

33 permits were filed in Oakland in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $149,921.

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Figures cover the Oakland community area (the boundary outlined on the map), over the last 12 months, compared against the average Chicago neighborhood. Source: City of Chicago open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.