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Oakland Housing Authority
Oakland Housing Authority is based in Oakland, Alameda County, CA and administers 14,343 Section 8 vouchers and 1,644 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CA003. Program type: Combined. Households served: 13,033. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 53.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-11-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,142 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,385 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,912 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,724 |
| 4 bedroom | $4,413 |
| 5 bedroom | $5,075 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-09-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking (Gas) | $5 | $6 | $7 | $10 | $14 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $8 | $11 | $15 | $23 | $30 |
| Space Heating-Standard (Gas) | $30 | $40 | $52 | $63 | $74 |
| Space Heating-Standard (Electric) | $33 | $44 | $52 | $63 | $74 |
| Hot Water (Gas) | $13 | $17 | $20 | $28 | $39 |
| Hot Water (Electric) | $29 | $39 | $46 | $58 | $71 |
| Lighting-standard (Electric) | $30 | $40 | $50 | $78 | $106 |
| Water | $72 | $96 | $101 | $130 | $161 |
| Garbage | $46 | $61 | $61 | $61 | $107 |
| Stove | $17 | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
| Refrigerator | $19 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Project-based vouchers | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Oakland Housing Authority
- Resident Voices, Stronger Communities: OHA Celebrates RAB MembersOakland Housing Authority celebrates Resident Advisory Board members for their community service.
- OHA Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Financial ReportingOHA received national recognition for excellence in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.
- Navigating CalFresh Changes? Food Resources and Support Are AvailableResources and support are available for Oakland residents affected by new CalFresh work requirements.
- Every Home Counts: Oakland Housing Authority Highlights Preservation, Partnership, and Progress During Affordable Housing MonthOHA celebrated Affordable Housing Month by highlighting preservation efforts and community partnerships.
- Councilmember Zac Unger Visits Oakland Housing Authority Sites to Explore Opportunities for CollaborationOakland City Councilmember Zac Unger visited OHA sites to explore collaboration opportunities.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94501 | $2,270 | $2,490 | $3,050 | $3,910 | $4,620 |
| 94502 | $2,210 | $2,520 | $3,060 | $3,900 | $4,640 |
| 94505 | $2,590 | $2,840 | $3,480 | $4,460 | $5,270 |
| 94514 | $2,200 | $2,420 | $2,960 | $3,790 | $4,480 |
| 94536 | $2,560 | $2,810 | $3,440 | $4,410 | $5,210 |
| 94538 | $2,640 | $2,890 | $3,540 | $4,530 | $5,360 |
| 94539 | $2,830 | $3,100 | $3,800 | $4,870 | $5,760 |
| 94541 | $2,060 | $2,260 | $2,770 | $3,550 | $4,200 |
| 94542 | $2,280 | $2,500 | $3,060 | $3,920 | $4,640 |
| 94544 | $2,080 | $2,290 | $2,800 | $3,590 | $4,240 |
| 94545 | $2,180 | $2,390 | $2,930 | $3,750 | $4,440 |
| 94546 | $2,260 | $2,480 | $3,040 | $3,890 | $4,610 |
| 94550 | $2,380 | $2,610 | $3,200 | $4,100 | $4,850 |
| 94551 | $2,310 | $2,530 | $3,100 | $3,970 | $4,700 |
| 94552 | $2,620 | $2,870 | $3,520 | $4,510 | $5,330 |
| 94555 | $2,850 | $3,130 | $3,830 | $4,910 | $5,800 |
| 94560 | $2,450 | $2,690 | $3,290 | $4,210 | $4,980 |
| 94566 | $2,350 | $2,570 | $3,150 | $4,030 | $4,770 |
| 94568 | $2,840 | $3,110 | $3,810 | $4,880 | $5,770 |
| 94577 | $2,030 | $2,230 | $2,730 | $3,500 | $4,140 |
| 94578 | $1,990 | $2,180 | $2,670 | $3,420 | $4,050 |
| 94579 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94580 | $1,990 | $2,180 | $2,670 | $3,420 | $4,050 |
| 94586 | $2,610 | $2,860 | $3,510 | $4,500 | $5,320 |
| 94587 | $2,290 | $2,510 | $3,070 | $3,930 | $4,650 |
| 94588 | $2,810 | $3,080 | $3,770 | $4,830 | $5,710 |
| 94601 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94602 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94603 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94605 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94606 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94607 | $1,960 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,370 | $3,980 |
| 94608 | $2,430 | $2,670 | $3,270 | $4,190 | $4,950 |
| 94609 | $2,150 | $2,360 | $2,890 | $3,700 | $4,380 |
| 94610 | $2,170 | $2,380 | $2,910 | $3,730 | $4,410 |
| 94611 | $2,230 | $2,450 | $3,000 | $3,840 | $4,550 |
| 94612 | $2,260 | $2,470 | $3,030 | $3,880 | $4,590 |
| 94613 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94618 | $2,370 | $2,600 | $3,180 | $4,070 | $4,820 |
| 94619 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94621 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94702 | $1,930 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94703 | $2,000 | $2,190 | $2,680 | $3,430 | $4,060 |
| 94704 | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,360 | $3,980 |
| 94705 | $2,110 | $2,310 | $2,830 | $3,620 | $4,290 |
| 94706 | $2,200 | $2,420 | $2,960 | $3,790 | $4,480 |
| 94707 | $2,120 | $2,330 | $2,850 | $3,650 | $4,320 |
| 94708 | $2,670 | $2,930 | $3,590 | $4,600 | $5,440 |
| 94709 | $2,100 | $2,300 | $2,820 | $3,610 | $4,270 |
| 94710 | $2,290 | $2,510 | $3,070 | $3,930 | $4,650 |
| 94720 | $2,060 | $2,260 | $2,770 | $3,540 | $4,190 |
| 95377 | $2,290 | $2,440 | $3,020 | $4,180 | $5,050 |
| 95391 | $2,290 | $2,440 | $3,020 | $4,180 | $5,050 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Oakland Housing Authority
1619 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 874-1500
Official website: oakha.org
Email updates
About Oakland Housing Authority
Overview
The Oakland Housing Authority operates 1,644 public housing units and administers 14,343 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 13,033 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 83% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Oakland Housing Authority ranks first among the six authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the fifth-largest voucher program in the state, out of 88 authorities. Peer authorities in the region include the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda, which administers 7,132 vouchers, and the Berkeley Housing Authority, with 2,135 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $2,420 to $4,050, with an average of $3,026. This is higher than the state average of $2,577. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 94539 at $4,050, while the lowest is in ZIP code 94605 at $2,420.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the County of AlamedaHayward, CA, 7,132 vouchers
- BERKELEY HOUSING AUTHORITYBerkeley, CA, 2,135 vouchers
- CITY OF ALAMEDA HOUSING AUTHORITYAlameda, CA, 2,059 vouchers
- HSG AUTH OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORELivermore, CA, 938 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of PleasantonPleasanton, CA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.