Oakland Housing Authority

03/25/2026

🚨ALERT: Oakland Housing Authority Waitlist NOW OPEN! 🚨

🏠 Pre-applications for affordable housing at Peralta Village (West Oakland) and Lockwood Gardens (East Oakland) are now being accepted through Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

One, two, and three-bedroom units are available.

📲 Apply online at: https://myohaportal.oakha.org/, where you will find resources in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

📞 Need help applying? Call our Application Assistance Helpline: (510) 587-5168 or TDD number 510-587-7119

🏢 Prefer in-person support?
Visit one of our three OHA Application Assistance Centers, open Tuesdays–Thursdays, 10 AM–3 PM:
📍 East District Office — 1327 65th Ave., Oakland, CA 94621 (3/17, 3/18, 3/19, 3/24, 3/25, 3/26)
📍 Leased Housing Dept — 1540 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94612 (3/17–3/19 & 3/24–3/26, plus Saturdays 3/21 & 3/28, 9 AM–2 PM)
📍 West District Office — 935 Union St., Oakland, CA 94607 (3/17, 3/18, 3/19, 3/24, 3/25, 3/26)

02/28/2026

We are grateful to Tech Exchange for highlighting the leadership of our Executive Director, Patricia Wells, and the hard work of the OHA team. Providing free, high-speed Wi-Fi to our communities is about more than connectivity — it’s about opening doors to education, jobs, healthcare, and opportunity. We are proud of our staff and partners who make this work possible for Oakland families every day.

This Black History Month, we proudly recognize Patricia Wells, a dedicated public service leader whose work has shaped housing and community development in Oakland for nearly three decades.

As Executive Director of the Oakland Housing Authority; one of the largest housing authorities in California, Patricia leads efforts that support thousands of families with access to safe, affordable housing and critical services. Since joining OHA in 1998, she has led across resident services, operations, HR, and community partnerships, bringing a deep commitment to equity to every role. Under her leadership, OHA became a founding partner of in response to the digital divide laid bare during the pandemic, particularly for public housing residents, students, and families. In 2024, Patricia and her team advanced that commitment even further by launching free high-speed Wi-Fi for OHA communities, expanding access to education, employment, healthcare, and opportunity. Patricia also serves in national leadership with NAHRO, championing forward-thinking housing policy across the country.

For this and so much more, we salute Patricia Wells as a Digital Equity champion and fierce community leader whose impact continues to strengthen Oakland every day.