Oakland Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Oakland, California.

Waiting List
Open Now: Adel Court and Palo Vista Apartments Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Oakland, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Oakland Affordable Housing Preservation Initiatives (OAHPI) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Terraza Palmera at St. Joseph, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lockwood Gardens and Peralta Village Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Keller Plaza Tax Credit Allocation Committee Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Oak Grove Senior Housing Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Posada de Colores Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Open Now: Adel Court and Palo Vista Apartments Senior Public Housing Waiting List

The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) is accepting Senior Public Housing waiting list applications for Adel Court and Palo Vista Apartments from March 25, 2024 at 8:00 am, until April 5, 2024 at 11:59 pm PT.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application available on the OHA website.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • 62+ Senior
  • A Veteran and active members of the military preference (1 point).
  • A Residency preference (1 point).
    • Applicants who live or work at the time of application interview and/or applicants that have lived or worked in Oakland.
  • A Homeless preference (1 point)

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA on March 18, 2024.

Closed: Oakland, California Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Closed: Oakland Affordable Housing Preservation Initiatives (OAHPI) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Oakland Affordable Housing Preservation Initiatives (OAHPI) Scattered Sites is closed.

The OHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 1, 2022, until February 18, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $47,950 | 5 Persons $74,000
  • 2 Persons $54,800 | 6 Persons $79,500
  • 3 Persons $61,650 | 7 Persons $84,950
  • 4 Persons $68,500 | 8 Persons $90,450

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Family preference - Applicant families with two or more persons, or a single person applicant that is 62 years of age or older, or a single person applicant with a disability, qualify for this preference.
  • Residency preference - Applicants who live or work in the City of Oakland at the time of the application interview and/or applicants that lived or worked in the City of Oakland at the time of submitting their initial application and can verify their previous residency/employment at the applicant interview, qualify for this preference.
  • Literal Homeless preference - Individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, meaning:
    • Has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation; or 
    • Is living in a publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements (including congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels and motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state and local government programs); or
    • Is exiting an institution where (s)he has resided for 90 days or less and who resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution

150 applicants were placed on the 2-Bedroom waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

600 applicants were placed on the 3-Bedroom waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

The OHA expected this waiting list to be active for 12 to 18 months.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA public notice on February 1, 2022.

Closed: Terraza Palmera at St. Joseph, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Terraza Palmera at St. Joseph is closed.

The OHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from November 28, 2022, until December 16, 2022. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the pre-application online
  2. Call Terraza Palmera to request an application be mailed

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be either:

  1. Mailed to Terraza Palmera at St. Joseph Apartments
  2. Emailed to Terraza Palmera

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Live/work in Oakland, California
  • Veteran
  • Seniors 
  • Families
  • Homeless

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA public notice on December 5, 2022.

Closed: Lockwood Gardens and Peralta Village Public Housing Waiting List

The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) Public Housing waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments at Lockwood Gardens and Peralta Village is closed.

The OHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 17, 2023, until January 31, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were three ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Complete an application in person at Lockwood Gardens, Peralta Village or Leased Housing.
  3. Call OHA.

Income limits can be found here.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

125 applicants were placed on the 1-Bedroom waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

325 applicants were placed on the 2-Bedroom waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

50 applicants were placed on the 3-Bedroom waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA notice on January 17, 2023.

Closed: Keller Plaza Tax Credit Allocation Committee Other Waiting List

The Oakland Housing Authority Tax Credit Allocation Committee waiting list for apartments at Keller Plaza is closed.

The OHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from May 16, 2022, until May 20, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA on May 19, 2022.

Closed: Oak Grove Senior Housing Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Oak Grove Senior Housing is closed. Applications were last accepted from August 23, 2021, until August 27, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • 62+ Senior Building. Oak Groves is a 62+ senior community. One member of the household MUST be 62 years of age or older.

  • A Veteran and active members of the military preference (1 point). A Veteran is person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable.

  • A Residency preference (1 point). Applicants who live or work at the time of application interview and/or applicants that have lived or worked in Oakland at the time of submitting their initial application and can verify their previous residency/employment at the applicant interview.

  • A Homeless preference (1 point). A preference for applicants that are homeless at admission based on the McKinney Vento Act definition.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA public notice on September 9, 2021.

Closed: Posada de Colores Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Posada de Colores is closed.

The OHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 1, 2023, until February 15, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were five ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Pick up an application in person at the Posada de Colores.
  2. Complete the online application.
  3. Call Posada de Colores to request an application.
  4. Send a fax to Posada de Colores to request an application.
  5. Send an email to Posada de Colores to request an application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was either:

  1. Dropped off at the Posada de Colores.
  2. Mailed to the Posada de Colores at the address above.
  3. Faxed to Posada de Colores.
  4. Emailed to Posada de Colores.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

This information was verified by the OHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the OHA notice on February 3, 2023.

About The Agency

Oakland Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 15,687 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

1540 Webster Street, Oakland, CA

Visit Website(510) 874-1500

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How large is the Oakland Housing Authority?

Oakland Housing Authority serves 12,938 low-income households. The agency manages 14,152 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,334 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Oakland Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 84 percent of households served by Oakland Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Oakland Housing Authority households.

How many Oakland Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 3,752 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Oakland Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Oakland Housing Authority?

There are 8927 female-headed renter households living in Oakland Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 69% of those served by the Oakland Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Oakland Housing Authority renters?

Black 8,539
Asian-Pacific Islander 2,846
White 647
Hispanic 776

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Oakland Housing Authority?

There are 5304 households headed by seniors served by the Oakland Housing Authority. Senior households are 41% of households in Oakland Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Oakland Housing Authority housing?

There are 3363 persons with disabilities living in Oakland Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 26% of households served by the Oakland Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Oakland Housing Authority?

The Oakland Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Oakland Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Oakland Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 28, 2024 and closed on March 28, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Oakland Housing Authority

Camino 23

1245 23rd Ave, Oakland, California 94606

Casa Arabella

3611 E 12th St, Oakland, California 94601

Redwood Hill Townhomes

4868 Calaveras Ave, Oakland, California 94619

Oak Grove North & South

620 17th St, Oakland, California 94612

Northgate Terrace

550 24th St, Oakland, California 94612

Acts Cyrene Apartments

9400 International Blvd, Oakland, California 94603

Tassafaronga Village

930 84th Ave, Oakland, California 94621

Keller Plaza

5321 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, California 94609

Cathedral Gardens

638 21ST ST, Oakland, California 94612

AveVista Apartments

460 GRAND AVE, Oakland, California 94610

Mural Apartments

3838 TURQUOISE WAY, Oakland, California 94609

Savoy

1424 Jefferson St, Oakland, California 94612

Harrison Street Senior Housing

1633 Harrison St, Oakland, California 94612

Lockwood Gardens

1327 65th Avenue, Oakland, California 94621

2558 35TH AVE, Oakland, California 94601

Prosperity Place

188 11th Street, Oakland, California 94607

Campbell Village

1670 8th St, Oakland, California 94607

Peralta Village

935 Union Street, Oakland, California 94607

Chestnut Court

1060 West Grand Avenue, Oakland, California 94607

Foothill Family Apartments

6946 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, California 94605

Linden Court

1089 26th St, Oakland, California 94607

Palo Vista Gardens

6401 Fenham St, Oakland, California 94621

Adel Court

2001 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, California 94602

Harrison Towers

1621 Harrison St, Oakland, California 94612

Mandela Gateway

1350 7th St, Oakland, California 94607