Each property is subject to a Regular Inspection. Regular Inspections are generally scheduled 90 days before the anniversary of the day your tenant moved in to allow time to prepare for the inspection. You will receive a notice in the mail with the date and time of the Regular Inspection. 

The Regular Inspections FAQ describes what you should expect before, during and after the Regular Inspection.​​​

Additional Types of Inspections

Special Inspections are conducted if a Housing Quality Standard (HQS) violation is reported by an owner, participant or another source.

For more details read the Special Inspection​ Information Sheet​. ​​​​

Or Check out the Special Inspections tab above.

OHA is required to conduct quality control inspections on a randomly selected group of Regular Inspections to insure that housing quality standards have been met. As a result you may have more than one inspection within a calendar year.

Regular Inspections FAQ

Special Inspection Request Information Sheet

Oakland Housing Authority MAY conduct a special inspection if the affordable housing provider/property manager, participant, or another source reports Housing Quality Standards (HQS) violations in the property.  Requests will not be considered if the items reported in the complaint do not involve HQS criteria determined by HUD.   

Definition: Minimum quality “Standard Housing” necessary for the health and safety of program participants.
 
Some examples of HQS failed items include: 

  • Any condition that jeopardizes the security of the property (i.e. fire, flooding, etc.) 
  • Major leaks (i.e. gas, water, etc.) 
  • Out of service Utilities (Gas, electricity, water) 

All requests must first be put in writing and addressed to the person responsible for the repairs. 

In order for your inspection request to be considered, please do the following: 

  1. Report any HQS deficiencies to the owner or tenant of the property in writing.  Please allow at least 72 hours for them to respond to your notification. 
  2. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, then complete the attached form and attach a copy of the written complaint notice and any pictures you have taken.
  3. Your notice:
    • Must be addressed to the affordable housing provider/property manager or the tenant; and 
    • Must state the repairs or corrections that need to be made 


OHA will contact you and the other party to determine if any actions have been taken to resolve the problems. If OHA determines the complaint involves HQS deficiencies, a Special Inspection may be scheduled. OHA has the right to refuse to conduct a Special Inspection.
 
If there is an emergency where utilities have been disconnected by PG&E, or fire occurs and the property is uninhabitable, please call (510) 587-2100 immediately.