Our Services
- Community Development (CDBG)
- Development of Affordable Housing
- Finding Affordable Housing
- Foreclosure Assistance
- Homebuyer Assistance
- Housing Assistance Center
- Housing Policy, Planning and Research
- Housing Repair & Rehab Programs
- Housing Services & Counseling
- Landlord Resources
- Loans & Grants for Housing
- Renter Resources
- Useful Links/Other Resources
Our Organization
Our Upcoming Events
Contact Us
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5313
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-3015
Fax: (510) 238-3691
TDD: (510) 238-3254
Front Desk Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Getting to our Offices
Map
Click here for a map showing our location.
Public Transit
BART – Oakland City Center - 12th Street Station, 14th Street Exit
AC Transit – Several buses stop near the Center. Call 511 for specific routes.
Transit maps and schedules can be found at the 511 web site
Parking
Metered street parking is available.
Dalziel Building Garage (enter on 16th Street between Clay and San Pablo)
Clay Street Garage (enter on Clay Street between 14th and 16th Streets)
City Center West Garage (enter on Jefferson between 12th and 14th Streets)
Our Program Managers
Michele Byrd
(510) 238-3714
Director: Michele Byrd
mbyrd@oaklandnet.com
Community Development Block Grant Section
(510) 238-3716
Acting Manager: Gregory D. Garrett
ggarrett@oaklandnet.com
Coordinates the annual application process and allocation of federal CDBG funds for community development projects in Oakland. Also responsible for the administrating, monitoring, and evaluating public services and neighborhood improvement projects serving the seven Community Development Districts.
Housing Development Section and Homeownership Programs
(510) 238-7137
Manager: Norma Thompson
nthompson@oaklandnet.com
Works with affordable housing developers, land trusts and other community organizations to increase the availability of affordable housing in Oakland through new and rehabilitated projects. Provides information, education and financial assistance to first-time homebuyers. Addresses issues of community reinvestment, predatory lending, and expansion of homeownership.
Rent Adjustment Section
(510) 238-3721
Manager: Connie Taylor
crtaylor@oaklandnet.com
Drop-in hours, Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m
Helps tenants and landlords understand local laws regarding rental rates, increases and evictions. Provides a hearing process and mediation to ensure that rent disputes are resolved in a fair and equitable manner.
Residential Lending and Rehabilitation Services Section
(510) 238-3909
Manager: Loyd Ware
lware@oaklandnet.com
Provides technical and financial assistance for repairs to owner-occupied homes, and provides grants for accessibility modifications to owner-occupied and rental properties. Also includes the Loan Servicing unit, which handles loan payoffs, subordination requests and other matters regarding City loans for housing.
