In Oakland, building permits fluctuated in 2025, ranging from 151 to 631 permits monthly, with a peak of 2.2 permits per 10,000 population in December. In January 2026, 359 permits were issued, equating to 1.3 per 10,000 population. Nationwide, permits ranged from 1.33 million to 1.48 million monthly in 2025, with about 44 to 47 permits per 10,000 population. January 2026 saw 1.39 million permits issued nationally.