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.

Services & Resources

Affordable Housing

Services for Renters

Services for Landlords

Services for Homebuyers

Services for Homeowners

Services for Developers and Contractors

Fair Housing

Housing Policies, Plans, and Data

Our Leadership

Department Head Photo

Michele Byrd
Director

Michele Byrd has served as the Director of the City of Oakland’s Housing and Community Development Department since February 2012. Under her tenure, the department established the Housing Assistance Center to respond to the foreclosure and housing crisis and oversaw amendments to the Rent Adjustment Ordinance.

Contact Us

Address

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 5313
Oakland, CA 94612

Email

mbyrd@oaklandnet.com

Phone Numbers

Phone: (510) 238-3015
Fax: (510) 238-3691 
TDD: (510) 238-325

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm