Get help challenging a rent increase

City of Oakland, Housing & Community Development
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The Rent Adjustment Program (RAP) helps tenants challenge a rent increase if they believe it is more than the allowable amount. Renters may also petition for a decrease in rent due to a loss of service.

Tenants rights

What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - https://apps.oaklandca.gov/.../Petitions.aspx

Visit the link for more information, to access a Rent Adjustment Petition and to file the petition online. The petition can also be mailed to 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5313, Oakland, CA 94612. RAP also offers rent workshops listed under Services.

Call 510-238-3721

Call RAP for more information. Leave a call-back number with a description of your needs and staff will return the call.

Email rap@oaklandca.gov(RAP Housing Counselor)

Email for more information, and to have your petition reviewed.

Details

Schedule
Mon - Thu9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri - SunClosed
ADA Accessible
Unknown
Free
Yes
Counties Served
Alameda
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Resident of Oakland, You must be current on your rent or lawfully withholding rent in order to file a petition.
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements

Locations

This service does not have a location or its location is private. This program can be accessed in Oakland, California, USA.

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What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - https://apps.oaklandca.gov/.../Petitions.aspx

Visit the link for more information, to access a Rent Adjustment Petition and to file the petition online. The petition can also be mailed to 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5313, Oakland, CA 94612. RAP also offers rent workshops listed under Services.

Call 510-238-3721

Call RAP for more information. Leave a call-back number with a description of your needs and staff will return the call.

Email rap@oaklandca.gov(RAP Housing Counselor)

Email for more information, and to have your petition reviewed.