Last Updated: October 24, 2024
Contact Information
Main Contact: www.oakha.org OR https://myohaportal.oakha.org/
Contact Phone: N/A
Be aware that most listings for affordable housing have waiting lists. We encourage you to apply to as many as possible so we hope you will check the website once a month for new listings. To obtain an application contact the property manager or go to the property management office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Affordable Housing?
- The listing I am interested in has a waitlist. How long are these waitlists, usually?
- What are immediate affordable housing opportunities in Alameda County (without waiting lists)?
- What is an SRO?
- How do I find a roommate situation?
- What is a sober living home?
- What is Transitional housing?
- What if I find an apartment that’s available next month, but I don’t have a place to stay until then?
- What if I can afford the rent, but I can’t afford the security deposit?
- I have an eviction or bad credit on my record. Are there still housing options for me?
- What if I don’t meet income qualifications?
- I have a disability. Do I have a right to a Reasonable Accommodation?
- What is Section 8? How do I get it?
- What is Public Housing?
- I have fallen behind on my rent. How can I get help?
- What is rent control? Do all cities in Alameda County have it?
- How does the developer decide if I am eligible for affordable housing and what is AMI?
Building Description
The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) announces a limited waitlist opening for OAHPI Project Based Voucher Program. Pre-applications will be accepted online only from Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 8:00am through Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Interested families can click here to pre-register for the application portal. Instructions on registration can be found here
Application assistance will be offered at the following locations and dates:
Lockwood Gardens
1327 65th Avenue Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesday – Thursday
10/15-10/17 & 10/22-10/24
Leased Housing Dept.
1540 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Tuesday – Thursday
10/15-10/17 & 10/22-10/24
Saturday 10/26