Oakland Demolition Permit Bond
What it is & who requires it
An owner/permittee obtaining a building demolition permit in Oakland who is not otherwise posting security as a CSLB-licensed contractor.
Obligee: City of Oakland (Building Official). Citation: Oakland Municipal Code Sec. 15.36.030 (Title 15, Ch. 15.36 Demolition Permits).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $2,000.
How to get it
This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Tied to the permit (90-day completion period)
Renewal: Per permit (not annual)
Filing
Filed with the Oakland Building Official for a building demolition permit under Oakland Municipal Code Sec. 15.36.030, as a surety company bond in the amount fixed by the code. A cash or cashier’s-check deposit is the alternative. Tied to the permit’s ninety-day completion period, and distinct from the Oakland excavation permit bond.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Oakland Demolition Permit Bond?
- It’s required by City of Oakland (Building Official) (Oakland Municipal Code Sec. 15.36.030 (Title 15, Ch. 15.36 Demolition Permits)). An owner/permittee obtaining a building demolition permit in Oakland who is not otherwise posting security as a CSLB-licensed contractor.
- How much is the Oakland Demolition Permit Bond?
- The bond amount is $2,000.
- How do I get the Oakland Demolition Permit Bond?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Tied to the permit (90-day completion period) Renewal: Per permit (not annual)
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-07); the source link is on this page.
