Town Service Changes

Town of Oakland Operations

Town Hall 

  • As of June 1, Town Hall is open to the public from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
  • Only TWO persons will be permitted in the lobby at one time.
  • Masks are encouraged in the lobby.
  • Checks, credit cards and money order are preferred. Cash is accepted but no change or receipts will be provided. The difference will be credited to the customer’s account. Utility payments may also be dropped in the utility payment box at Town Center Circle.
  • Those with questions may call the main number at 407-656-1117 during normal business hours.

Commission Meetings

  • The Town of Oakland is hosting in-person Commission meeting but will continue streaming its meeting via Zoom. In-person Town meetings will follow social distancing guidelines and capacity guidelines. Masks are encouraged. To learn more, visit https://oaklandfl.gov/AgendaCenter

Events

  • The Oakland Meeting Hall is available for rentals of up to 75 persons beginning June 1.

Planning & Zoning (Building Permits)

  • The Town of Oakland Planning & Zoning Department Offices located at 301 N. Tubb St. Suite #114 will continue limiting hours for in-person service to 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for pick up and payment of permits and drop-off of new permit applications.
  • Only TWO persons will be permitted in the lobby at one time.
  • Masks are encouraged in the lobby
  • The public is encouraged to call in credit card payments between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Permit Requirements are available online at www.oaklandfl.gov/876/Building-Permit-Information. If you have any questions, email jrichardson@oaklandfl.gov or vgibbons@oaklandfl.gov.

Business Tax Receipts

Public Works/Parks and Playgrounds

  • Parks and playgrounds are open. Visitors should abide by CDC guidelines.
  • Processing of right-of-way permits are accepted electronically by emailing mparker@oaklandfl.gov. Visit https://oaklandfl.gov/638/Right-of-Way-Permits for the form and instructions.

Oakland Avenue Charter School (OACS)

  • Oakland Avenue Charter School will return to 100% face-to-face learning next year.

Police Department

  • The Oakland Police Department is operating normally. 
  • Fingerprinting services are suspended until further notice. 
  • For more information, call 407-656-9797, ext. 2. For emergencies, call 911.

Oakland Nature Preserve