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Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8 Program)

Agency: Oakland Housing Authority (Oha)

Sites Offering This Program

Location

Coverage Area
Alameda County

Service Categories

Basic Needs
  • Housing Authorities
  • Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing

Contact Information

Website
Hours of Operation
Office is closed on alternating Fridays.
Languages Offered
English

Program Info

Eligibility
Applicants must be United States citizens or have eligible immigration status, whose household income is at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Fees
No fee
How to Apply
Visit the website to apply. Wait list basis: When wait list opens, applicants may complete online application. When closed, does not accept applicants. Wait list opens once current waitlist is exhausted and is publicized through OHA website, local media (newspaper, TV), and community organizations.
Documents Required
.Birth Certificates of each member of household .Social Security Card(s) of each family member in household .Valid Government-issued ID for household members over 18 .Proof of income (examples: check stub, benefits awards letter, tax returns, pension payment statement) .Six months of bank statements (Assets) .Proof of assets (examples: real property, cash value of your life insurance)

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