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Housing & Community Development
is a division within the City of Oakland's
Community & Economic Development Agency (CEDA). 

About Us

The City of Oakland does NOT manage Section 8 or Public Housing.  Section 8 and Public Housing are managed by the
Oakland Housing Authority, which is a separate governmental body.

Other City agencies and divisions which may be helpful to you:

• Oakland Housing Authority for Public Housing and Section 8 Information
• Real Estate Services (CEDA Redevelopment)  for City Owned Properties
• Planning and Zoning (CEDA) for Land Use and Zoning Regulations, Historic Buildings, Sustainable Development
• Code Compliance (CEDA Building Services) - Housing Codes and Safety
• Redevelopment Division - Management of Redevelopment Areas -- Downtown, Coliseum, West Oakland & others. Also responsible for the 10K housing plan and military base conversion.
   

Where can I get help with a foreclosure notice?

How can I find
Section 8 housing?

Where can I find listings of affordable housing developments in Oakland?

How can I find
an affordable home?

What are the
rent and income limits
for affordable housing programs?

I received a notice that I have
to pay a $30 rental service fee. 
Is this correct?

I think my landlord
raised my rent too high.
How do I contest a rent increase?

Do you have a
list of shelters
for the homeless?

Is it true I can
get a house for $1
from the City?

I received a notice that I have a lien on my home.
Who should I talk to?

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