RAP An n u a l Re p o rt
Fisc a l Ye a rs
22- 23 and 23 -24
Department of Housi ng
and C ommuni ty Devel opment
Overview
1. HCD’s Strategic Framework
2. Oakland's Rental Housing Laws
3. How RAP Implements These Laws
4. RAP Finances
5. Looking Ahead
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council receive and file this report. 1 . HCD’ s Strategi c
Fram ework
Protecti on
of Oaklanders from
Displacement
Preservation
Existing Affordable
Housing Stock
Producti on
New Affordable Housing
The 3Ps Framework
Protecti on
of Oaklanders from
Displacement
Preservation
Existing Affordable
Housing Stock
Producti on
New Affordable Housing
Re n t a l Ho u sin g La w s
2. Oakl and’ s Rental
Ho u s in g La w s
RAP-Enforced Laws
Rent Adjustment Program
Rent stabilization; pre-1983
Just Cause for Eviction
Eviction protections
Rent Registration
Annual registration of rentals
Rent Program Service Fee
Annual RAP cost recovery
Tenant Protection
Harassment deterrence
Tenant Move Out Agreement
Move-out protections
Tenant Relocation
Relocation protections & benefits
Oakland's Housing Stock
There are 182,000 occupied units in Oakland.
107,000 (59%) are tenant-occupied. 75,000 (41%) are owner-occupied. 2023; American Community Survey, 1 Year Estimates, Selected Housing Characteristics 2023 Impact Report, City of Oakland, Department of Housing & Community Development % of rental units that are
rent controlled
% of rental units that are
subsidized
% of rental units that are
covered by just cause
or 95,994or 42,934
Annual Report: Key Data
Eviction Notices Received*
2019-2020 (pre-pandemic) 4,696
2022-2023 719
2023-2024 (post-moratorium) 5,515
Top three reasons (numbers combined 22-24)
Failure to Pay Rent 5,468
Disorderly Conduct 223
Rental Agreement Violation 214
3. Ho w RAP
I mpl ements
T hese L aws
Implementation: RAP Structure
Administration and Policy
Provides leadership and overall management of RAP operations. Staffs Rent Board meetings, conducts analysis and prepares reports.
Community Engagement and Enforcement
Provides counseling services, workshops and other outreach to guide tenants and owners through the petition process and inform them of their rights and responsibilities.
Hearings
Adjudicates disputes between tenants and owners over rent increases, conditions of the property, and other issues related to tenancies under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
Rent Registry
Informs owners of annual registration requirements, provides technical assistance, and maintains rent registry.
Annual Report: Highlights
Managed the lifting of the Eviction and Rent Increase Moratoriums Launched the Rent Registry
Partnered with community-based organizations to provide increased support for tenants and owners, such as representation at RAP petition proceedings
Improved the customer service experience through technology
4. RAP
Finances
RAP Cost Recovery
Council established the Rent Program Service Fee (RAP Fee) Ordinance to cover RAP’s costs to implement rental housing laws and provide essential services to tenants and property owners Property owners are required to pay the RAP Fee and may pass- through half of the fee to tenants
Finance Department (Revenue Management Bureau) manages
the collection process
Surplus and Deficit
RAP Fund
Financials
(in millions)
17-18
actual
18-19
actual
19-20
actual
20-21
actual
21-22
actual
22-23
actual
23-24
actual
24-25
projected
Revenue 5.21 6.92 8.04 10.95 7.46 7.82 8.24 8.0
Expenditures -4.43 -5.64 -8.21 -9.22 -9.38 -9.55 -10.38 -11 Surplus / (Deficit) 0.78 1.28 -0.17 1.73 -1.92 -1.73 -2.14 -3.0 FYE Fund Balance 1.9 3.18 3.02 4.75 2.83 1.1 -1.04 -4.04 Non- HCD Costs Supporting RAP
Category
17-18
actual
18-19
actual
19-20
actual
20-21
actual
21-22
actual
22-23
actual
23-24
actual*
24-25
projected
Non-HCD
Expenditures
(in millions) 1.66 2.06 2.86 3.37 3.64 3.57 1.4 1.4
Revenue
(in millions) 5.21 6.92 8.04 10.95 7.46 7.82 8.24 8.0
% of RAP Revenue
Covering Non-
HCD Expenditures 32% 30% 36% 31% 49% 46% 17% 18%
5. L ooki ng A head
Looking Ahead
Continue to meet tenant and property owner demand for RAP services Focus on staff retention/training and operational efficiency to meet current and anticipated demand
Increase property owner compliance with RAP Fee and Rent Registry requirements Engage property owners to better understand barriers to RAP Fee payment and devise strategies to reduce or eliminate barriers
Ensure financial sustainability of RAP
Work with key stakeholders to explore strategies to increase revenue and reduce expenses Increase Rent Registry functionality and leverage data to better serve tenants and property owners
Build-out data management system to send Rent Registry data and helpful information to tenants and to use its data to drive City decision-making re: rental housing policy