To assure the availability of quality housing for low-income persons and to promote the civic involvement and economic self-sufficiency of residents and to further the expansion of affordable housing within Oakland.

The Oakland Housing Authority was established on April 28, 1938 to provide low-income residents of the City of Oakland with access to low-cost housing. Currently, the Authority provides 3,308 public housing units on 268 sites, 1,386 units at large developments, 1,615 units at scattered sites, and 307 units in mixed-finance partnerships, and 11,142 Section 8 leased housing units (rental assistance to private owners).

The Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the mayor of the City of Oakland, with the approval of the Oakland City Council. Two members are residents of the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority executive director reports to the Board of Commissioners. The Authority has a budgeted staff of 327 in 12 major divisions. The Office of Real Estate Development; the Office of Program Administration including the Departments of Leased Housing, Financial Management, Management Information Systems, and California Affordable Housing Initiatives (CAHI), Inc; the Office of Property Operations with two Departments of Property Operations; the Departments of Human Resources and Police Services; and the Office of the Executive Director.

"OHA Properties slide show"

Altenheim Senior Housing Ph II Accepting applications from Feb 1-19, 2010

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OAKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY        WINS TOP NAHRO AWARD

Oakland Housing Authority receives 93,000 pre-applications for Public Housing wait list

Oakland Housing Authority welcomes Ron Sims, HUD Deputy Secretary, to Palo Vista Gardens as $10.6 million in Federal stimulus funding for Oakland is announced.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oakland Housing Authority’s Scattered Site Disposition Process

• Click here to view OHA organizational chart.
• Click here to see OHA's holiday schedule
• OHA representatives are available to speak at civic and community events by calling (510) 874-1517.
• Customer Assistance line (24 hours): (510) 874-1653
  
• Goals and Objectives

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