Oakland Housing Authority

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The Oakland Housing Authority was established on April 28, 1938 to provide low-income residents of the City of Oakland with access to low-cost housing. Currently, the Authority provides 3,308 public housing units on 268 sites, 1,386 units at large developments, 1,615 units at scattered sites, and 307 units in mixed-finance partnerships, and 11,142 Section 8 leased housing units (rental assistance to private owners).

The Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the mayor of the City of Oakland, with the approval of the Oakland City Council. Two members are residents of the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority executive director reports to the Board of Commissioners. The Authority has a budgeted staff of 327 in 12 major divisions.

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Oakland Housing Authority officer run over; shots fired at suspect Oakland Tribune; 9/22/2009 OAKLAND - OAKLAND - An Oakland Housing Authority officer shot and wounded a driver suspected of...over another housing officer with a car. An Oakland Housing Authority officer was struck and run over this morning... ...more

Oakland Housing Authority tenants will have options with Section 8 vouchers Oakland Tribune; 9/6/2009 ...that's OK too. It's been a year since the Oakland Housing Authority board voted to change the way it houses more...rent housing anywhere they choose to live. The Oakland Housing Authority sought approval from U.S. Department of Housing... ...more

Oakland Housing Authority receives $10.6 million federal stimulus grant Oakland Tribune; 8/7/2009 ...about to get a much-needed makeover, courtesy of $10.6 million in federal recovery funds awarded to the Oakland Housing Authority. About $4.45 million will be used at Palo Vista to add solar panels, replace roofs and install a hot water... ...more