About Us

Board of Commissioners

Board Members

Gary DeVon, Chairperson, serving since 2010
Peggy Shaw, Vice Chairperson, serving since 2008
Susan Speiker, serving since 2017
Linda Sleater, serving since 2022

Board Opening

We currently are seeking community members to serve on the Board. If you are interested in serving or would like more information, please contact the Oroville Housing Authority’s main office.

Role of the Board

The Housing Authority is governed by a board of commissioners. The mayor of the City of Oroville appoints commissioners who serve for a term of five years. The commissioners may not receive compensation for serving but may be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses.

Meeting Schedule

The Oroville Housing Authority Board monthly Board of Commissioners Meetings is held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Meetings are held at 822 Central Ave, Oroville, WA 98844 – Umpqua Bank conference room. Meetings are open to the public.  If the doors are locked, please call 509-322-3244 and someone will let you in.

2026 Holiday Closures

New Years – Always January 1st
President’s Day – 3rd Monday in February
Easter – Monday after Easter off
Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
Juneteenth – Always June 19th
Independence Day – Always July 4th. We will take the following weekday off
Fair/Stampede Day – 2nd Friday in August
Labor Day – 1st Monday in September
Harvest Day – Friday before Halloween
Thanksgiving – 4th Thursday & Friday of November
Christmas – Always the 24th & 25th of December

If you would like to be added to the agenda or have any comments or concerns, please email heather@orovillehousingauthority.com.

Meet the Staff

Oroville Housing Authority Staff

Heather Rodriguez – Executive Director

Susan D. Castro – Property Manager

Victor Rodriguez – Maintenance Manager

History

The City of Oroville Housing Authority (OHA) was formed in 1991 to assist in the community’s need for farmworker housing As the government required higher housing standards for year-round and migrant farmworkers, local growers could no longer afford to provide their own housing for their workers.

The Similkameen Park Apartments was OHA’s first project. In addition to OHA, the project team included the developer, Office for Rural & Farmworker Housing (ORFH); the tax credit equity partner, National Equity Fund; the Washington State Housing Finance Commission; and Washington State Department of Commerce. Similkameen Park Apartments provides 21 units of housing for households with an income at or below 40% of the median income for Okanogan County. Farmworker households are given preference. The first tenants moved-in in 2000.

In 2001, OHA purchased and renovated the Oroville Gardens Apartments. The Oroville Gardens Apartment provides 24 units of housing to persons 62 years of age and older, and disabled persons. This property was financed through USDA – Rural Development and the Washington State Department of Commerce. In addition to the age or disability requirement, tenants must have an income at or below 50% of the median income for Okanogan County. Preference is given to households at the Very Low level of income for Okanogan County. In 2012, OHA opened the doors of the Oroville Harvest Park (the Park), its second seasonal farmworker housing project. ORFH was the developer. The project was built with low-interest loans and grants from USDA-RD, the Washington State Department of Commerce, and the Federal Home Loan Bank. The Park provides 10 units of housing to migrant farmworkers, a total of 94 beds. The next project OHA plans on tackling is the much-needed renovation and upgrading of the Oroville Harvest Shelter. Please check in for updates.

Bylaws

The Oroville Housing Authority is governed by the OHA Bylaws.

Memberships

Oroville Chamber of Commerce

Association for Washington Housing Authorities

Affordable Rural Housing Council

Partners