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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.

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News

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.

Dec 22, 2017

Measure KK Funds Put Oakland on Path to 17K/17K Goal

Allocation of bond funds provides new affordable housing and alleviates homelessness

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

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Find Affordable Housing Developers File a Tenant Petition File a Property Owner Petition Attend a First-Time Homebuyer Workshop Get Assistance with Housing Discrimination Issues Send a Loan Payment

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Learn More About Housing Resource Center Resources Request for Proposals for Development Earthquake-Safe Homes Programs

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Leadership

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

Addresses

250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Suite 6301
Oakland, CA 94612

Phone Numbers

Phone: (510) 238-6182
Fax: (510) 238-3691

Email Address

mbyrd@oaklandca.gov

Open Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed