The Oxnard Housing Authority provides the following core programs and services:

Public Housing Program: The Oxnard Housing Authority (OHA) owns and operates 520 units of federally subsidized low-income public housing: 370 family units and 150 units for seniors. Units range in size from 1 bedroom to 5 bedrooms and are assigned based on family composition.
Residents living in any of the above public housing units pay rent directly to the Housing Authority based upon a percentage of the family’s adjusted Annual Income. Rents are based solely on adjusted annual income or the flat rent option by families.

Section 8 Program: The Section 8 tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance program is funded by the federal government and administered by the Housing Authority of the City of Oxnard (OHA) for the jurisdiction of the City of Oxnard in the County of Ventura, CA. When a family is determined to be eligible for the program and funding is available, the OHA issues the family a housing voucher. When the family finds a suitable housing unit, the OHA will enter into a contract with the owner and the family will enter into a lease with the owner. Each party makes their respective payment to the owner so that the owner receives full rent. The voucher holder pays 30%-40% of their household income toward rent and the Housing Authority will pay the difference directly to the property owner each month.

Resident Services Department: Housing Authority Resident Services Program provides youth and families with skills to enhance their way of living and reach self-sufficiency. Our mission is to assist residents to live in a secure environment and increase their skills using education, economic, social-recreational, and community development activities. Programs include general education, ESL, financial workshops, job training, gang prevention, art, and homeownership counseling.