Housing & Community Development

The Department of Housing and Community Development is dedicated to improving Oakland's neighborhoods and to making sure all Oaklanders have safe and affordable housing.

News

Aug 01, 2019

Press Release: Oakland Receives $30 Million to Create New Permanent Supportive Housing to Address Homelessness

Six affordable housing developers were awarded a total of $30 million from the State of California to develop permanent supportive housing in Oakland. Permanent supportive housing is a model that combines housing that is affordable to families and individuals experiencing homelessness with supportive services.

Jan 25, 2018

Mayor Schaaf Joins U.S. Mayors and CEOs to Launch New Push to Protect, Expand Federal Investment in Affordable Housing and Homeless Services

Mayors and CEOs to Launch New Push to Protect, Expand Federal Investment in Affordable Housing and Homeless Services

Aug 15, 2018

Mayor Schaaf and OHA Announce Steep Increase in Affordable Rental Units for City’s Most Vulnerable Residents

Mayor Libby Schaaf and Oakland Housing Authority officials reported nearly doubling the number of Sect.8 households in Oakland over the same time last year.