CITY – Oakland

Population 399,484; Households: 150,790; Average Persons per Household 2.60; Percent Single Family Housing 47%

CITY TRANSFER TAX - $15.00 per thousand of purchase price.

SIGN ORDINANCE/RESTRICTIONS -Do not obstruct any public right of way. For more information contact the Public Works Department at 238-4777. It is the standard that agents do not pull permits for temporary Open House signs.

SPECIAL STUDY ZONE –Yes. Fire Hazard Zones and Earthquake Zones exist within the city of Oakland. For more information contact the Engineering Department for Earthquake Zone information – 238-2259, and the Fire Department for Fire Hazard Zones – 444-1616.

BONDS OR ASSESSMENTS –For information on the special assessment zones, call the Department of Finance – 238-3201. There is a school bond, call The Oakland Public Schools – 836-8582.

RENT CONTROL – See below for the information on the Residential Rent Arbitration Notice Program that would affect rents.

LANDLORD RESPONSIBLITY – There is a Residential Rent Arbitration Notice. It is mandatory that all tenants receive, sign, and file with the City, a copy of this form prior to the transfer of title. If there is no form on file, the new owner will be penalized in adjusting rents for a specific time period and amount allowed. For more information contact the Residential Rent Arbitration Office at 238-3721.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ALL PHONE NUMBERS ARE (510) AREA CODE.

Housing & Neighborhood Development – 238-3344                     POLICE DEPARTMENT - 238-3481

FIRE DEPARTMENT - 444-1616                                                       Public Information – 238-2193

Water 287-1380                                                                                     

Planning & Building Services – 238-3443

Pacific Gas & Electric1-800-743-5000                                               

Oakland Public Schools – 836-8582

Waste Management of Alameda County – 613-8740                     Recycling Program – 238-7283