Oakland Housing Authority
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The Oakland Housing Authority (OHA) is a government agency based in Oakland, California, founded in 1938. It is one of the city's largest landlords, providing subsidized housing to nearly 16,500 families across diverse neighborhoods. OHA participates in HUD's Moving to Work Demonstration Program, a national initiative that selects a limited number of housing authorities to test innovative approaches to affordability and opportunity. Its strategies aim to reduce federal costs, incentivize work for households with a working or aspiring head of household, and expand housing choices for low-income families. The authority collaborates with nonprofit service providers and local government agencies to connect residents with health, education, and social services, and it has launched an Online Services Portal to streamline rental management.