Home project costs in Oakland, CA
City of Oakland Planning and Building Department · fee schedule 2026
City of Oakland Planning and Building, not unincorporated Alameda. FY 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2026. Re-roof permit (up to 2 inspections) $268.64. Online building permit filing $112.83. R-3 repairs/additions/alterations plan review $17.08 per $1,000 (min $335.81) and inspection $26.11 per $1,000 (min $335.81). R-3 mechanical inspection $4.36 per $1,000 (min $335.81).
Projects
- Roof replacement in Oakland, ~$12,054
Asphalt-shingle tear-off and reroof, typical house.
$12,054
$7,552 – $56,271 all-in typical range
- HVAC replacement in Oakland, ~$8,827
Like-for-like furnace plus AC or a heat pump, existing ducts.
$8,827
$6,034 – $25,358 all-in typical range
- Deck in Oakland, ~$18,333
New attached deck, ground-level to one story.
$18,333
$12,597 – $24,306 all-in typical range
- Kitchen remodel in Oakland, ~$34,469
Mid-range remodel on the same footprint. Not a luxury gut.
$34,469
$17,261 – $58,055 all-in typical range