Last Updated: February 06, 2025
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?
- How do you calculate your household income?
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
Oakland Housing Authority
Multiple Locations Oakland, CA
Building Description
The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) announces a limited waitlist opening for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. Pre-applications will be accepted from Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 12:00am through Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Interested families can click here to pre-register for the application portal.
Instructions on registration are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
2025 HCV Waitlist Main Flyer: English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
2025 HCV Waitlist Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
Application assistance will be offered at the following locations and dates or contact (510) 587-5168 or TDD (510) 587-7119:
East District Office
1327 65th Ave., Oakland, CA 94621
Tuesday – Thursday at 10am – 2pm
1/7/25 – 1/9/25
1/14/25 – 1/16/25
1/21/25 – 1/23/25
Leased Housing Dept
1540 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Tuesday – Thursday at 10am – 6pm
1/7/25 – 1/9/25
1/14/25 – 1/16/25
1/21/25 – 1/23/25
West District Office
935 Union Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Tuesday – Thursday at 10am – 2pm
1/7/25 – 1/9/25
1/14/25 – 1/16/25
1/21/25 – 1/23/25