The City of Oakland offers many loan and grant programs to assist homeowners and developers. The Residential Lending Services unit administers loan and grant programs for low and moderate income…
On February 4, 2021, Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) , Sherrod Brown (D-OH), & Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced S.254 which, if passed, will establish a Homeowner Assistance Fund designed to help…
In the second quarter of 2020, the homeownership rate was 47 percent for Black and 73 percent for White households. The recent uptick in Black homeownership due to a strong…
Happy Juneteenth REALTIST! Juneteenth is a celebration of the journey and freedom of Black people in the US. On January 1,1863, President Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation. It took more than…
These Resources Exist for Renters and Property Owners. Keep Oakland Housed provides emergency financial assistance and services to residents at risk of losing their housing. https://www.keepoaklandhoused.org/On March 25, 2020, Gov.…
Important: If you are experiencing severe symptoms such as extreme shortness of breath, contact your physician. If it is an emergency, dial 911. Free COVID-19 Testing If you work outside…
Oakland, CA — The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting the livelihoods of Oaklanders, especially older adults and low-income families. Providing access to food and nutritious meals are top priorities to…
The Oakland City Council adopted the Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) Ordinance (OMC Chapter 8.22) in 1980. This ordinance sets the maximum annual rent increase based on the annual CPI increase,…
Help With Bills | USAGov Learn about the help you can get through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Learn about government programs to help pay for…
