Oakmore Homes Association
The Oakmore Homes Association (OHA) is a community interest, not-for-profit, corporation. The OHA is committed to promoting and enhancing safety, beautification, community and property values in our neighborhood.
The Oakmore Homes Association is one of the oldest homeowners’ organizations in California. It was established in 1926 as a traditional homeowner’s association with some property in common and had 440 properties bound by the original Declaration of Restrictions.
The 1926 Declarations expired in the 1980s. The corporation continued and in 1991 new Declaration of Restrictions were adopted by the majority of the original properties and the corporation became a community interest corporation. The OHA does not own any common property, and today has over 245 owners who bound their properties to the 1991 Declaration of Restrictions.
The member properties effectively add clout to advocating about neighborhood concerns and ensure that the interests and needs of Oakmore are heard by the City of Oakland. Our ability to realize civic improvements in the neighborhood grows in proportion to our enrolled member properties. Active participation of owners of the member properties gives the OHA its special vitality, which increase the value of the homes and the pleasure of living here. The OHA also publishes newsletters, brochures and a website focused on issues relevant to our neighborhood and sponsors community events like public “issue” meetings. The board and officers of the OHA are owners of the member properties and volunteer their services. The OHA contracts for administrative and other professional services as needed and currently has a contract Executive Administrator, a local accounting and a legal firm.
Oakmore Homes Association is your voice!
Oakmore Homes Association Board members are sometimes asked, “Why commit my property to the OHA Declaration of Restrictions? What can it do for me?”
The OHA is first and foremost, your representative to the City of Oakland. With our 245+ voices, we are able to get prompt attention from our City Council Representative, the Director of the Public Works Agency, and even agencies as far ranging as CalTrans. If we have concerns about public safety issues such as law enforcement, emergency evacuation, the Leimert Bridge retrofitting, the rebuilding of the public stairways, or lighting, the Association represents our concerns to the City.
On a more personal note, the Association may be able to facilitate resolving of matters between neighbors, help enforce and inform residents about local ordinances, and pursue enforcement of blight abatement. We also coordinate informational meetings to alert Oakmore residents to changes within our community, and foster social gatherings to encourage neighbors to get to know one another.
How much does the OHA property membership cost?
Annual Dues are currently $100. per year per member property. The maximum allowable dues that can be set by the board of directors are $100 per year unless the membership votes to adjust the dues.
How long is the property commitment to the OHA property?
The Declaration of restrictions extends for 20 year periods and renews automatically unless 3/4 of the member properties vote to terminate.
We believe that the OHA and its member properties have helped to maintain property values and a pleasant neighborhood in which to live. If you are not a member, we encourage you to consider joining. If you have would like to join OHA, or have further questions or comments, email us.