About Oil City Housing Authority

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About Oil City Housing Authority

Since 1958, the Oil City Housing Authority (OCHA) has been working to meet the need for federally assisted housing in Oil City. The first housing units were constructed and opened in 1972. Today, OCHA operates 829 units of elderly/disabled and family housing throughout Oil City and Venango County. Visit our Programs and Properties pages for details on how we can help meet your housing needs.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ADDRESS
Oil City Housing Authority
110 Moran Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: (814) 676-5764
Fax: (814) 677-5901
Email: info@oilcityhousing.org

ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS
Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

2026 HOLIDAYS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, NEW YEAR’S DAY
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, M.L. KING JR. DAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, PRESIDENTS’ DAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, GOOD FRIDAY
MONDAY, MAY 25, MEMORIAL DAY
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, EMANCIPATION DAY
FRIDAY & MONDAY, JULY 3 & 6, INDEPENDENCE DAY
MONDAY, SEPT 7, LABOR DAY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, COLUMBUS DAY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, VETERAN’S DAY
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 & 27, THANKSGIVING
THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 & 25, CHRISTMAS

OCHA is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of its residents and has observed the HUD Smoke-Free Rule by adopting a Smoke-Free Policy as of March 1, 2018 for public housing units. Outdoor designated smoking areas are available at each site.

Our Mission

The Oil City Housing Authority’s mission is to help eligible families and individuals in the Oil City and Venango County areas achieve greater stability and self-reliance by providing safe, affordable, quality housing to improve the lives of those we serve.

Recent Notices

June 2025 Board Meeting is Rescheduled

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May 1st, 2025|

NOTE: IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IMMEDIATE HOUSING HELP,
PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

NORTHWEST 211 FROM ANY PHONE DIAL: 211

PROTECTIVE INTAKE CRISIS UNIT (PIC) DIAL: 814-432-9111

NOTE: IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IMMEDIATE HOUSING HELP,
PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

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PROTECTIVE INTAKE CRISIS UNIT (PIC) DIAL: 814-432-9111

NORTHWEST PA 211 – ON ANY PHONE DIAL: 211

OCHA PROPERTIES

Moran Towers

110 Moran Street
Oil City, PA 16301

The Moran Towers property includes 48 units of elderly/disabled/adult housing consisting of 24 one-bedroom and 24 efficiency units.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MORAN TOWERS

Siverly Apts.

9 Wabash Avenue
Oil City, PA 16301

The Siverly Apts. includes 30 units of elderly/disabled/adult housing. Rent includes all utilities and appliances.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SIVERLY APARTMENTS

Century Terrace

301 Fern Drive
Oil City, PA 16301

Century Terrace includes 50 townhouse units consisting of 4 one-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom, 22 three-bedroom, and 4 four-bedroom units.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CENTURY TERRACE

Scattered Sites

Oil City, PA 16301

Located on 20 sites throughout the north and south sides of Oil City, these brick homes consist of duplexes plus three and four-bedroom units providing the flexibility of a rental home.

LEARN MORE ABOUT SCATTERED SITES

Cherry Hill Apts.

19 Rockwood Avenue
Cornplanter Township

The Cherry Hill Apartments include 20 townhouse units consisting of 15 three-bedroom and 5 four-bedroom units. Rent includes all utilities and appliances.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CHERRY HILL APARTMENTS