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"

Draft Amendment FY 2010 MTW Annual Plan

Federal Home Loan Bank Awards Oakland Housing Authority Partners $1.3 Million in Grants.

Final Disposition Application for the Scattered Site Public Housing Properties

Frequently Asked Questions About the Disposition Application for the Public Housing Scattered Site Properties

• Click here to view OHA organizational chart.
• Click here to see OHA's holiday schedule 2008
• Click here to see OHA's holiday schedule 2009
• 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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