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A recent federal court ruling regarding the nationwide eviction moratorium adopted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not change the City of Oakland’s current eviction and rent increase moratorium, which remains in effect during the COVID emergency and until rescinded by the Oakland City Council.

Two-year plan makes unprecedented investments in homelessness and housing, supports public safety, and re-instates prudent fiscal policies.

The City of Oakland’s Keep Oakland Housed Emergency Rental Assistance Program (KOH/ERAP) began accepting applications April 1, 2021.

City Reminds Bars, Restaurants that Flex Street Initiative has Free, Streamlined Permitting for Outdoor Seating

In partnership with Family Independent Initiative and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, Oakland Resilient Families will be among the nation’s largest efforts to determine the effectiveness of monthly unconditional payments to residents to help overcome economic instability.

Today, Alameda County advanced to the Red Tier in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening framework. City Reminds Businesses that Flex Street Initiative has Streamlined Permitting for Use of Public Rights-of-Way

Public review and comment period open through April 12

The City of Oakland welcomes its first cohort of Equitable Recovery FUSE Fellows, a fully-funded partnership with FUSE Corps to bring in executive-level fellows for one-year projects that promote equitable recovery and resilience.

A virtual public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday March 16, 2021 at 1:30p.m. via teleconference. The City reports annually, the accomplishments and progress toward the Con Plan and Annual Action Plan ...

Today, the California Department of Public Health announced effective today the Bay Area region meets the criteria to exit the Regional Stay At Home Order. Alameda County has issued a new Health Officer Order to align with the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and activities and businesses permitted in the Purple Tier may resume operation immediately. There are no additional local restrictions at this time.