Housing Department

The Housing Department’s mission is to promote the general welfare of the City by remedying unsafe and substandard housing, offering services and shelter opportunities for the homeless, and by relieving the shortage of affordable housing for City residents. The purpose of the Housing Department is to provide decent, safe, attractive, sanitary, and well-maintained housing for eligible low and very low-income families in a manner that promotes commitment, exemplary customer service, economy, efficiency and the social well-being of the residents.

Housing Events & Notices

Agency Plan & Reports

Housing Divisions & Programs

Affordable Housing and Rehabilitation Programs

Provides housing for low- and moderate income Oxnard residents through first-time homebuyer programs and home repair programs.

Homeless Services

Provides emergency shelter and social, medical and housing services to Oxnard’s homeless community members.

Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8

Learn more about the housing voucher’s provided by the federal government to assist very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

Rent Control & Tenant Protections

Adopted by the City Council in April 2022, these ordinances outline the City’s rent stabilization program and protections for renters.

Mobile Home Rent Stabilization

Additional information about the City’s Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization (MHRS) system.

Mobile home front door

Public Housing

Operates, manages and maintains 523 low-income rental units throughout Oxnard.

Grants Management

Responsible for administering federal grants for housing programs.

Resources & Helpful Links

  • Fair Housing

    The City contracts with the Housing Rights Center (HRC), a professional fair housing service organization, who can investigate claims of unlawful discrimination and act on behalf of individuals who have been the victims of discrimination. The free HRC hotline is 800-477-5977 and additional resources are available on their website.

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  • Oxnard Housing Element

    The City’s General Plan Housing Element provides an overview and guides housing programs development, emphasizing affordable and special needs housing, removal of governmental constraints to housing development, and equal access to housing.

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  • Oxnard Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

    In 2023, Oxnard updated its Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

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Director’s Message

The Housing Department provides decent, safe, attractive, sanitary, and well-maintained housing for eligible low- and very low-income families in a manner that promotes commitment, exemplary customer service, economy, efficiency and the social well-being of the residents.
— Emilio Ramirez
Headshot of Housing Director, Emilio Ramirez

Housing Contact Info