Recent News

HACSC Announces Upcoming Temporary Closure of PBV RFP

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) wishes to provide advance notice of an upcoming temporary closure of the HACSC Project Based Voucher (PBV) Request for Proposals (RFP), effective August 1, 2024. The temporary closure is anticipated to be brief, and a new PBV RFP will subsequently be issued and advertised. The new PBV RFP will reflect updated strategic priorities and scoring criteria as approved by the HACSC Board of Commissioners.

Applications pursuant to the currently published HACSC PBV RFP may be submitted at any time through 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.  All proposals received by the July 31, 2024 deadline will be scored according to the currently published HACSC Project-Based Voucher Program Application Scoring Criteria.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Rayne Perez at [email protected], Tel. # 831-454-5958 or Eric Johnson at [email protected], Tel. 831-454-5975.

New Horizons Scholarship Program

It’s that time again! The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz in coordination with our non-profit New Horizons Affordable Housing and Development is excited to announce the New Horizons Scholarship Program Application is now open.

This program is designed to support economic mobility and academic achievement of active participants of rental assistance programs administered by the Housing Authority or a resident of a New Horizons or Housing Authority owned or controlled property. Last year we received nearly 100 applications and awarded $5700 to 55 eligible applicants.

Click on the 2023 Success Story link below for more information about the 2023 recipients career goals and the myriad colleges, universities, and programs they attended.

2023 Success Story

Selected applicants will be awarded a minimum $1000 scholarship to help meet their educational goals and to increase their opportunities for economic mobility. Individuals interested in receiving a scholarship must complete an application, write an essay describing their academic and long-term goals, and submit a letter of recommendation.

Application will be available as of April 1, 2024, and must be submitted by the due date of May 31, 2024.

Click on the New Horizons Scholarship Home Page link below for more information on eligibility, how to apply, frequently asked questions, and more.

New Horizons Scholarship Home Page


Programa de Becas de New Horizons

¡Es ese momento otra vez! La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Cruz, en coordinación con nuestra organización New Horizons Affordable Housing and Development, se complace en anunciar que la solicitud del Programa de Becas New Horizons ya está abierta.

Este programa está diseñado para apoyar la movilidad económica y el rendimiento académico de los participantes de programas de asistencia de alquiler administrados por la Autoridad de Vivienda o un residente de una propiedad controlada o de propiedad de New Horizons o la Autoridad de Vivienda. El año pasado recibimos casi 100 solicitudes y otorgamos $5700 a 55 solicitantes elegibles.

Haga clic en el enlace Historia de éxito de 2023 a continuación para obtener más información sobre los objetivos profesionales de los beneficiarios de 2023 y la gran cantidad de colegios, universidades y programas a los que asistieron.

Historia de Éxito 2023

Los solicitantes seleccionados recibirán una beca mínima de $1000 para ayudarlos a alcanzar sus objetivos educativos y aumentar sus oportunidades de movilidad económica. Las personas interesadas en recibir una beca deben completar una solicitud, escribir un ensayo que describa sus objetivos académicos y a largo plazo y presentar una carta de recomendación.

La aplicación estará disponible a partir del 1 de abril de 2024 y debe enviarse antes de la fecha límite del 31 de mayo de 2024.

Haga clic en el enlace de la página de inicio de la beca New Horizons a continuación para obtener más información sobre la elegibilidad, cómo presentar la solicitud, preguntas frecuentes y más.

Página de inicio de Becas de New Horizons

2024 Community Report

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz is thrilled to announce the publication of our 2024 Community Report, titled “We are the Housing Authority.” This report is not just a testament to our collective efforts but also a celebration of the vibrant community we serve. In this issue you will find over 100 […]

winter newsletter 2024

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz has release their Winter Newsletter 2024. Click here to view the newsletter. Boletín de Invierno 2024 La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Cruz ha publicado su boletín de invierno 2024. Haga clic aquí para ver el boletín.