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.
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted many Oakland families. If you are a renter or a homeowner who is at risk of losing their home visit Keep Oakland Housed to apply for assistance. If you are a landlord or renter in Oakland learn about the City's Eviction Moratorium.
The September 30th state extension end date has no impact on the City of Oakland. Oakland’s moratorium on evictions and rent increases will last until the Local Emergency is terminated by Oakland City Council. All other points of the Governor’s extension may apply to Oakland residents and property owners.
The City of Oakland announced its participation in a nationally-funded policy initiative for small and midsize cities to advance innovative, evidence-based solutions to address their pressing housing challenges. The Housing Solutions Lab will help cities to plan, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate promising local housing policies that advance equity and opportunity for Oakland’s residents.
Call before you act. Housing counselors are available by phone.
COVID-19 Relief Financial Assistance.
Information about affordable housing developers and listings.
Learn about Oakland's Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance.
Rent related services and information for tenants and property owners.
Find out if you are eligible and apply.
Submit proposals for community based programs and projects.
Community Housing Services is a unit of the Oakland Human Services Department.
Director, Housing & Community Development
Shola Olatoye (o-LAH-twoh-yay) is an experienced real estate and management executive with more than 20 years of experience launching and managing public-private partnerships. She served as Vice President of Business Development for Suffolk Construction, a national construction management firm. Prior to joining Suffolk, Shola served as Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in the nation. As a Mayoral appointee, Shola launched NextGeneration NYCHA, the agency’s 10-year turnaround plan. She led her team to balance the $3.1 billion operating budget for three consecutive years, launched a major real estate development program, and founded a social impact nonprofit, the Fund for Public Housing.
Ms. Olatoye graduated with a B.A. with honors in history and African American studies from Wesleyan University. She also earned a master’s degree in public administration from NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where she currently serves as a Visiting Scholar teaching in the Masters of Urban Planning program on management and leadership.
