About This Property
Oakland Housing Authority operates 15,347 public housing units and manages Section 8 rental assistance programs. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently open for applications. The authority provides affordable rental options to eligible residents throughout Oakland.
Waitlist Information
OHA Affordable (Public) Housing waitlist is closed. Applications are selected through a lottery process and placed on waiting lists until housing is available for specific units based on family composition.
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waitlist is closed. When the Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is open, OHA announces publicly that it will accept Pre-Applications. OHA uses a lottery process to select pre-applications for the waitlist.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated September 5, 2026
Property Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many units does Oakland Housing Authority have?+
Oakland Housing Authority has a total of 15347 housing units.
How do I apply for housing at Oakland Housing Authority?+
Oakland Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5108741516, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.
Is there a waitlist for Oakland Housing Authority?+
Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.